by Editorial Staff | Oct 26, 2021 | ADA, ADEA, Coronavirus (COVID-19), EEOC, Vaccinations
On October 25th, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced additions to their COVID-19 vaccine guidance. In short, it provides employers with crucial information on how to avoid possible workplace discrimination claims during the coronavirus...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 27, 2021 | ADA, Coronavirus (COVID-19), DOJ, HHS
On July 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) released joint guidance announcing “long COVD” as a recognized disability under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 21, 2021 | ADA, Discrimination, EEOC, U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an opinion on a case involving a required ADA accommodation. Basically, the June 8th, 2021 ruling offers an interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specifically, the ruling says that it is...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 7, 2021 | ADA, Discrimination, FMLA, State Labor Law
In May, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard a case involving termination and an employee’s mental health issues. Specifically, in Todd v. Fayette County School District, judges agreed with the decision to end a mentally ill teacher’s employment. Likewise,...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 19, 2021 | ADA, Employee benefit plans, Medicaid
On April 14th, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) selected seven states to participate in a mental health initiative. The Advancing State Policy Integration for Recovery and Employment (ASPIRE) initiative would increase employment for individuals with mental health...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 16, 2021 | ADA, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Discrimination, paid sick leave
Personnel Concepts provides timely state regulatory activity and essential employment law information to its customers. So, to offer a complete scope of employer responsibilities, we track labor law developments from all 50 states. Below is a list of findings from...