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King County Government developed two forms to facilitate accommodations for workers with diagnosed mental, behavioral or learning impairments. Jenny Haykin, who was the Disability Services Team Lead for King County, worked with the county’s team of vocational rehabilitation counselors and … Continue reading
The bad news is that increased demand for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) is creating new pressures and responsibilities for human resource professionals. The good news is that this legislation can be leveraged to help … Continue reading
Overcoming the Challenges and Understanding the Risks of Integration explores the some of the obstacles employers may be facing as they evolve to a more integrated approach to managing a variety of employee absence types, including: Workers’ Compensation, Federal Family … Continue reading
CalChamber has released 2 free mobile apps that can help employers stay informed about changes to California employment law. Alert Mobile App—Published weekly during the legislative session, Alert provides timely coverage of proposed laws or regulations at the State Capitol … Continue reading
In June 2013, the New York City Council passed the Earned Sick Time Act into law. With the support of newly elected Mayor Bill de Blasio, an overwhelming majority of the City Council voted to expand the Earned Sick Time … Continue reading
The 2014 FMLA/ADAAA Employer Compliance Conference, held in our nation’s capital, was a great success with over 280 attendees from 35 states. The conference featured speakers from key agencies that oversee federal employer regulations.These high-level officials were able to provide attendees … Continue reading
The Employers’ Practical Guide to Reasonable Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a summary of some of the most frequent issues that employers have regarding accommodations and ADA compliance, and Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) practical ideas for … Continue reading