Most employers know that employees with disabilities may be eligible for “reasonable accommodations”. Fewer know where these obligations come from or exactly what they mean. Job applicants also have rights regarding reasonable accommodations. This includes accommodations to the hiring process as well as the position sought. Applicable Laws The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 …
On March 1, 2018, former President Ronald Reagan was inducted into the U.S. Department of Labor Hall of Honor. According to U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, Reagan’s induction recognizes his accomplishments as a labor leader. Before leading the country, Reagan was president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). The Sergeants Benevolent Association of New …
Beginning March 18, 2018, public officers and employees in New York State may take paid leave to undertake cancer screening. This modifies earlier cancer screening leave laws that only applied to screening breast and prostate cancer. According to the bill sponsors: “The purpose of this legislation is to encourage people to be screened regularly for …
