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    When Do Reasonable Accommodations for Employees with Disabilities Become Undue Hardships?

    Under Title I of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are prohibited from discriminating against...

    Legal 4 min read

    Hiring Veterans with Disabilities - What the Law Says

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (PDF), there were 18.8 million veterans living in the United States in...
    Employment 3 min read

    Epilepsy in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

    The first step in understanding the needs and rights of employees with epilepsy is to understand the condition....
    Employment 3 min read

    Will Hiring People with Disabilities Increase Health Insurance Costs?

    The Americans with Disabilities Act and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission prohibit companies from refusing...
    Legal 2 min read

    Some Notable State Variations from the ADA

    You’re running a small tech startup when an employee asks for what he believes is a reasonable accommodation: he...
    Legal 2 min read

    Why Hiring People with Disabilities Is Good for Business

    Several years ago, managers at Microsoft learned that the traditional process of hiring people with needed...
    Employment 3 min read

    Questions Employers Can and Can't Ask Job Applicants

    The rights of applicants and employees with disabilities are protected by law. Employers need to be aware of the...
    Employment 3 min read
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    Accommodating Employees with Fragrance Sensitivities

    An estimated 32.2 percent of the population experiences negative health effects from exposure to scented products. While perfumes and colognes are...

    Employment 3 min read

    Are Standing Desks Required as a Reasonable Accommodation?

    The number of employees requesting standing desks at work is growing exponentially. With medical experts warning...
    Legal 4 min read

    What Are Essential Job Functions Under the ADA?

    Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that employers have the discretion to determine...
    Employment 2 min read

    Average Costs of Reasonable Accommodations in The Workplace

    According to a factsheet published by the US Department of Labor, one of the common myths prevalent among...
    Employment 3 min read

    Accommodations for Commuting to Work and Driving Jobs

    If a work schedule or work location becomes a barrier to an employee with a disability, their employer may be...
    Employment 2 min read

    What is an ADA Compliant Job Posting?

    For many employers, job descriptions are developed for one paramount purpose – to be used in job advertisements,...
    Employment 4 min read

    How Far Must Employers Go to Accommodate the Scheduling Needs of People with Disabilities?

    An employer must grant an altered work schedule for an employee with disabilities if "the essential functions of...
    Employment 2 min read

    Questions Employers Can and Can't Ask Job Applicants

    The rights of applicants and employees with disabilities are protected by law. Employers need to be aware of the...
    Employment 3 min read

    Can a Business Rescind a Job Offer After a Disability Disclosure?

    The ADA prohibits the discrimination against people with disabilities in every sector of public mainstream life,...
    Employment 3 min read

    10 Ways to Improve Your Interviewing Process for Candidates With Disabilities

    According to a survey by hiring service JDP, 93 percent of Americans experience anxiety about job interviews. For...
    Employment 5 min read