Mental health has traditionally been stigmatized more than physical ailments or disabilities. However, in large part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the stigma surrounding mental health is lessening and discussions around mental health in the workplace have become more commonplace. As such, employers are seeing an increase in mental health diagnosis disclosures and accommodation requests. Here, we share four tips for employers to keep in mind when an employee discloses a mental health diagnosis.
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Four Tips for Accommodating Mental Health Diagnoses in the Workplace Posted on: September 08, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
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How Corporate Social Responsibility Can Help Reduce Liability & Five CSR Initiatives You Can Start Today Posted on: July 27, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, is a form of self-regulation that reflects a business' accountability and commitment to contributing to the well-being of communities and society through various environmental and social measures. What does CSR have to do with employment law? According to Deloitte’s 2021 Millennial and Gen Z Survey, everything. The study found that the modern workforce prioritizes culture, diversity, and high impact over financial benefits.
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Three Tips to Mitigate Employment Discrimination Risks As Stay-at-Home Orders Are Lifted Posted on: May 21, 2020 In: COVID-19 Response
Many businesses are now being challenged to return some or all of their furloughed employees to work based on the modification or elimination of stay-at-home orders and other state and local restrictions. This post discusses three tips that employers should consider to help mitigate the risks of exposure to employment discrimination claims under federal, state, and local laws as this process unfolds.
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Ninth Circuit Rules in Favor of Employers in FCRA and ADA Cases Posted on: May 05, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
The Ninth Circuit recently issued two important opinions favorable to employers – one clarifying the manner in which an employer must provide a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) disclosure, and another opening the door for the use of “after-acquired evidence” to bar liability in employment cases involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Recent California Court Decisions May Lead to Another Increase in Website ADA Compliance Cases Posted on: November 25, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Despite a wave of lawsuits surrounding website compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), no guidance or set standards have been created by the Department of Justice (DOJ), or the state or federal legislature, that would allow businesses to ensure their websites are in compliance with the ADA.
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