Identifying and managing employees who have mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, continues to challenge employers and garner attention from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Explore how employers can better handle accommodation requests from employees with mental impairments.
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Featured Case: Accommodation Requests from Employees with Mental Health Disabilities
By Lana L. Rupprecht, Esq., Director and Product Compliance Counsel, Reliance Matrix
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