Tag: ADA

Minimize intermittent leave scheduling issues

By Chris Ceplenski Oct 14, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

In California, employers have to juggle both FMLA and CFRA laws, and both allow protected leave on an intermittent basis. Intermittent leave is perhaps the most difficult aspect of FMLA/CFRA leaves because it presents operational and scheduling issues and inconveniences that can be frustrating for employers. Understanding intermittent leave and what can be done to minimize these frustrations and scheduling issues can go a long way toward easing the implementation of FMLA/CFRA leaves.

Danger—Managers’ Myths and Misconceptions About Mental Disabilities

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Oct 9, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 10, 2013

Misguided assumptions about accommodation of mental disabilities—held by your managers and supervisors—create legal landmines in the courtroom, says Attorney Patricia Eyres. In today’s Advisor, she shares the seven worst myths. HR needs to be alert to the attitudes of supervisors and coworkers, says Eyres, who is managing partner of the Eyres Law Group LLP in […]

Medical Approval, Carpal Tunnel, and More

By Denise Rand Oct 8, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Yesterday attorney David Schmit, founder of Schmit Law in Oakland, addressed some common (yet vexing) return-to-work questions. Today, his thoughts on a few more—plus an introduction to a workers’ comp webinar you won’t want to miss.

No Return-to-Work Form, No Guarantee Job Will Be Waiting

By Daniel Cafaro Oct 4, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 4, 2013

An employee’s refusal to provide acceptable return-to-work documentation after a medical leave of absence may be viewed as a voluntary resignation, even if that individual has a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This assertion helped the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirm a lower federal court’s summary judgment in favor […]

Tips for Curbing FMLA Abuse

By Chris Ceplenski Oct 3, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Nov 4, 2013

Combating FMLA abuse can be frustrating, but there are some straightforward actions employers can take to limit abuse before it happens. It all starts with proper administration of FMLA leave, including the use of medical certifications and recertifications as allowed within the FMLA regulations. These tools not only provide clarity for FMLA leave eligibility, but […]

USERRA Leave Hassles—‘I’m Bewildered’

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Oct 2, 2013 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Oct 2, 2013

Effland, a shareholder at the Indianapolis office of Ogletree Deakins PC, says that USERRA (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act) offers two essential rights, the right to take leave, and the right to return. The basics of the law are: Coverage: Virtually all employers, regardless of the number of employees. Eligibility: Virtually all employees […]

How You Can Ensure the Success of Your Diversity Training Program

By Heather Hunt Oct 1, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 1, 2013

Today’s Advisor is adapted from the Ask the Trainer feature on BLR’s hr.blr.com. The training question is, “How can trainers ensure the success of a diversity training program?” Here is how our training expert responded: Paul Lawrence Vann, a motivational speaker, author, and trainer, recommends providing diversity training to all employees—from top management to rank-and-file […]

ADA Bipolar—Medication Side Effects Must Be Accommodated

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Sep 24, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Sep 27, 2013

Yesterday’s Advisor offered symptoms of bipolar disorder and how they play out in the workplace; today, bipolar medication side effects, plus an introduction to the updated guide that gives practical advice for dealing with all manner of ADA challenges. Medications for Treating Bipolar Disorder It is often challenging to find the right combination of medications […]

6 Tips for More Effective Training Lectures

By Heather Hunt Sep 24, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Sep 24, 2013

Lectures are still probably the most common classroom training method. That’s because they are an efficient and cost-effective way to convey information and general knowledge to large groups of employees at one time. For example, lectures are a particularly good way to explain new policies, train employees in the requirements of laws and regulations, and […]