Handle—or Hand Off to HR? Do Your Supervisors Know the Difference?
Yesterday’s CED detailed a highly significant report by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) on the importance of supervisors to business.
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Can Denying a Raise Be Retaliation Under the ADA?
When we think of retaliation, it’s usually in the context of an employee who has been disciplined or terminated after exercising some protected right. But what about an employee who is denied a pay raise after doing so?.
FAQs on completing medical certifications for FMLA/CFRA
Medical certification rules are designed to help employers verify whether a requested leave of absence is covered under the FMLA/CFRA. But simply asking the employee to return the medical certification does not always answer that question. For example, what medical certification should employers require for serious health conditions that are incurable—and how often can recertifications […]
Recalling employees from work-from-home arrangements
By Eowynne Noble The CEOs at top tech companies have received attention over their policies allowing employees to work from home. While some companies insist that working from home motivates people to work responsibly, quickly, and with high quality, others prefer their employees to work in the office. The reality is that each company is […]
Employee depression and work accommodation Q&A
Dealing effectively with employees who have depression and work restrictions can be challenging. This is especially true when the doctor’s note implies that an accommodation is needed that seems unreasonable. What can an employer do? In a recent CER webinar, Patricia Eyres gave us some guidance on how employers can react in these situations. Here […]
Pregnancy laws: Do you know the unlawful practices regarding pregnant employees?
New California regulations and pregnancy laws broaden the types of conditions of pregnancy for which workplace accommodations will be required – even if they don’t involve a pregnancy-related disability. With these new regulations on the table, it’s crucial for you to amend your internal policies and practices to ensure compliance with California law.
Pregnancy laws beyond disability leave: What reasonable accommodations are required?
California employers are well-versed in the laws about pregnancy disability leave, but what other pregnancy laws affect employer obligations? What reasonable accommodations must be provided for pregnant employees?
Q&A on personnel records
Personnel records often contain sensitive information, so you have to handle them carefully. They can not only prove you’re in compliance with government recordkeeping requirements, but they also can make or break your case during disputes with current or former employees.
Intersecting leave of absence laws: Know your FMLA, ADA, and workers’ comp requirements
A leave of absence may be granted under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or under state workers’ compensation laws. In fact, an employee may be eligible for leave under any or all of them at once! Do you know the differing requirements and issues you may face […]
What Does It Mean To Be ‘Totally Incapacitated’?
Yesterday, we looked at a case involving an employee who claimed to want to return to work but submitted a note from his doctor stating that he was “totally incapacitated.” Today, the conclusion of the case, courtesy of attorney Nancy N. Lubrano of the Irvine office of Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP.