Compliance

'But they didn't ask'-The Interactive Process and ADA compliance

'But they didn't ask': The Interactive Process and ADA compliance

May 5, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Most managers know that the ADA requires them to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled workers. But what many don't know is that the worker doesn't have to specifically ask for the accommodation. Managers must be able to spot even subtle accommodation requests and start the Interactive Process. Read on and discover how your managers can crack the "ADA code" and keep your company in full ADA compliance.

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down syndrome baby

Guilt by ADA Association

February 26, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Joanne's son has Down's Syndrome. Joanne's boss thought she was doing her a favor by not sending her out of town on business. She wasn't. She was violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Spot unconscious bias with the Self-Check Technique

February 10, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

A group of employees, mostly male, were asked if they'd like to go to a conference in Washington. A supervisor decided that everybody had to double up on rooms to save money. So he sent out a memo saying that "no lone female" could attend. He didn't mean to discriminate, but ...

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best friends

Seriously, dude, the Dept. of Labor wants to friend you

December 15, 2009 by Michael Boyette

U.S. Department of Labor launches Facebook and Twitter sites

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Producing electronically stored information from your electronic records management system

July 8, 2009 by jcostello

There are some ways that we can get around producing information from your electronic record management system. The standard for showing that documents aren't reasonably accessible is very difficult.

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DOL's cops are looking closer than ever for FLSA compliance violations

April 2, 2009 by jcostello

FLSA compliance investigations can come at anytime so be prepared.

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FLSA law also covers child labor issues

April 2, 2009 by jcostello

Child labor working hours and occupations are governed by FLSA law

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She was ordered to go, so she has to be paid under FLSA regulations

April 2, 2009 by jcostello

If you order an employee to do something outside of their normal work hours and the company benefits, it is almost always paid time under FLSA overtime regulations.

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Insurance won't cover FLSA overtime penalties

April 2, 2009 by jcostello

Insurance companies will not pay for poor judgments in FLSA overtime decision.

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Four tips to avoid Fair Labor Standards Act disputes

April 2, 2009 by jcostello

Knowing what is and what isn't compensable under FLSA guidelines is the key to make the right call.

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