Avoiding ADA Missteps and Supporting Return to Work After a Leave of Absence
How do you ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act? Most employers know what is required, but how do you make sure you’re on the right path?
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Access and Equity: Supporting Employees of All Abilities in the Workplace
Considering that one in four Americans has a disability, it is essential to create and maintain inclusive company cultures and environments. This requires diligence and knowledge to ensure employee work environments are and remain welcoming, accommodating, and — perhaps most importantly — adaptable.
Keeping the ADA Process Interactive and Moving Forward
How can employers keep the interactive process going when employees do not participate? You may have more options than you realize! Consider these suggestions to ensure you cover all of your bases!
Return-to-Work Accommodation: A Process That is Not for the Faint of Heart
How do you manage the process of employees returning to work from medical leaves and ensure compliance with an increasing number of laws? Follow these six commonsense tips!
What Do You Monitor Over Time?
Performance benchmarking can help employers ensure they are on track with expectations and uncover opportunities for improvement. Learn how.
Should Employers Throw Out Intermittent Leave Expectations with Pandemic Bathwater?
As employers require employees to return to offices, data shows an increase in the number of requests for intermittent leave. Before denying such requests, take the steps outlined in this column!
High Stakes for Employers Dealing with Chronic Conditions in the Workplace
Should long COVID be considered a workers’ compensation issue or something that would be covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or both?
Dangers Lurk in State Discrimination Accommodation Laws
Multi-state employers have their hands full with federal as well as state and local laws, and must not forget about state disability accommodation laws that have specific requirements!
Transitional Return-to-Work Programs Show Dollars and Sense ROI
What’s the best way to support employees who need a leave of absence as an accommodation and help them return to work as soon as possible?
Supporting Effective Return-to-Work Practices for Employees with Cancer
With increasing cancer rates and expectations that new cancer diagnoses will cross the 2 million mark in 2024, employers should be prepared to support employees through their journeys and encourage them to return to work when possible.
