Tag: HR Law

Managing Disability-Related Misconduct is a Potential Legal Minefield

By Jodi R. Bohr, Attorney, Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. Jun 12, 2025 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 12, 2025

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines “disability” as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) clarified that the ADA’s definition of disability is to be construed broadly to protect the individuals asserting claims under the ADA. Nearly two decades after […]

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Day One or Day 90? Navigating Sick Leave Eligibility

By Corey J. Hunter, Parsons Behle & Latimer Jun 5, 2025 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jun 11, 2025

Q: Can we uphold our employee handbook policy that states employees are eligible for sick leave after 90 days of employment, or must we adhere to state sick leave laws that say they should be eligible upon being hired? Generally, you must adhere to state sick leave laws requiring that employees be eligible for sick […]