It has been slightly more than 27 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Despite the years, myths about the landmark legislation persist among employers, employees and others.The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment...
Month: October 2017
DOJ says mom and pop health care company committed Medicare fraud
Companies of all sizes may engage in business connected to government contracts. It is not only large, multi-national corporations that seek reimbursements for providing health care services or goods. The Department of Justice announced earlier this month that it is...
#MeToo stories fueling resistance to sexual harassment in the workplace
In the wake of revelations about film producer Harvey Weinstein, millions of women across America have been sharing their stories about sexual harassment in the workplace. Many of the experiences have been shared under the hashtag #MeToo.PBS recently took a look at...
Harvey Weinstein fired amid sexual harassment allegations
It is not easy to come forward and tell the world about inappropriate workplace behavior. But in the past few days, we have again seen the power of truth-telling and how it can quickly start the process of righting wrongs. Legendary film producer Harvey Weinstein was...
Federal appeals court limits extended FMLA leave accommodations
If you are injured or ill and can't immediately return to work after using all of your FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) leave, can your employer fire you? A federal appeals court ruling indicates that your employer might be required to grant you an accommodation of...