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Sharing Information About an Employee's Absence

By Kyle Cupp

Question One of our employees will be on leave while they go to rehab. What, if anything, should …
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Are Remote Employees Eligible for FMLA?

By Marisa Stribling

Question Now that we’ve become a “remote first” company with most of our employees working …
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What is a disability?

By Kim Davis

Our definition of disability comes from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to the …
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Four Misunderstood Terms in the Americans with Disabilities Act

By Megan Lemire

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Despite it…
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month

By Kyle Cupp

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Declared in 1988 by the United St…
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What Is a Leave Entitlement?

By Kyle Cupp

The term leave can refer to just about any type of time away from work, but it’s often used to des…
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American Rescue Plan Act Signed Into Law

By Kara Govro

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which is the latest bill to address the ongoing economic impact…
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How do I determine whether a requested accommodation would be an undue hardship?

By Kyle Cupp

Question How do I determine whether a requested accommodation would be an undue hardship? Answer The…
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An employee says he cannot shave his beard for religious reasons. What is the best way to handle this?

By Mineral

Question Our appearance policy has not been well-enforced in the past but requires all employees to …