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Ugly behavior not necessarily harassment

02/13/2020

When unpleasant behavior comes to light, it’s important to step back and calmly analyze the facts. If the alleged acts aren’t pervasive or severe, it’s probably not actionable sexual harassment.

OSHA steamed over burned Queen City, Georgia employee

10/15/2019

A Georgia company faces $211,400 in fines after an employee suffered serious burns from a steam pipe.

Removal from dangerous duty brings ADA suit

08/29/2019

A federal court has reinstated a Georgia police detective’s case against her employer after she produced evidence the police department regarded her as disabled when she was not.

Pierce terminated worker’s ‘FMLA shield’

07/09/2019

Workers commonly believe they can’t be fired or disciplined while they are out on FMLA leave. They’ll threaten to sue if they believe their jobs are threatened. But their faith in the protective power of the FMLA is misplaced.

Back pain common, but not always a disability

06/13/2019

Back pain is the most commonly cited cause of work-related disability. But is back pain always an ADA-qualifying disability?

Suspend attendance amnesty during FMLA

05/31/2019

Many employers let employees “work off” points they rack up for absenteeism and tardiness. A new federal court ruling says employers may stop the clock from ticking while an employee is out on FMLA leave.

Court: Nursing mom entitled to light duty

09/21/2017

In an important case that could carve out new rights for new mothers, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that employees returning to work after giving birth may be entitled to light-duty work to accommodate the need to express breast milk for their babies.

Set telecommuting limits in job descriptions

08/31/2017

The EEOC has recently taken the position that allowing disabled employees to telecommute may be a reasonable accommodation. That’s fine for employers that are set up for telecommuting. But for other employers, establishing a telecommuting option can be complicated, expensive and—maybe—completely impractical.

Does Title VII cover sexual orientation?

03/23/2017

While the Trump administration may withdraw executive orders issued by the prior administration, the EEOC is moving ahead with its interpretation that sexual orientation discrimination is illegal under Title VII.

Beware asking for extra ‘proof’ of FMLA need

03/02/2017

Demanding more than the standard medical certification may amount to interference with an employee’s right to take FMLA leave, as a recent federal appeals court case demonstrates.