Can you legally do this? Yes . . . maybe. Firing an employee on medical leave is a tricky proposition. But sometimes it is appropriate. Even then, it might not go over well. Let’s review some of the legal issues and practical considerations that come up in this area. Legal Protections The full range of legal protections … Read more
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employees to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities. These accommodations can take various forms, including structural modifications to the workplace and scheduling adjustments. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) also considers time off from work to be a reasonable accommodation in many situations. Time Off … Read more
On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed sweeping tax reform legislation. The controversial tax bill includes many changes that directly affect the employment relationship. These range from sexual harassment settlements and paid family and medical leave to reimbursed employee expenses and retirement plans. Although I am neither a tax lawyer, nor an accountant, I offer … Read more