On October 27, 2022, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “FMLA Basics and Beyond”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Coverage & Eligibility Qualifying Circumstances Notice Obligations Compliance Traps Interaction with Other Laws and much … Read more
On August 5, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued technical guidance on opioid addiction and employment. Workforce substance abuse is on the rise and can cause many expensive problems for businesses and industries. These problems can range from a loss of productivity, injuries, disruption of operations, and increased health insurance claims. While … Read more
When employees request disability accommodations, New York employers must engage them in an “interactive process”. The goal is to identify the limitations resulting from the disability and potential accommodations that could overcome those limitations. Both employees and employers have obligations in the accommodation process. Employee Request for Accommodation Employers must engage in an interactive process … Read more