Diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, affects millions of employees worldwide.1 Jury verdicts that favor employees with this condition who bring lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) illustrate how costly it can be for employers that fail to accommodate the condition.
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Featured Case: Diabetes and the ADA
By: Nell Walker, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer, Reliance Matrix
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