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Drug and Alcohol Testing Law Advisor
Alcoholic DOT Driver Could Not Prevail on ADA or FMLA Claims Against His Employer
A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a commercial motor vehicle driver’s claims that his employer violated the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave…
Employment Law Watch
Proliferating State & Local Pregnancy Accommodation Laws Make Modifying ADA/FMLA Procedures A Must For Most Employers
A recent explosion in state and local workplace pregnancy protections has dramatically increased the number of employers required to reasonably accommodate pregnant employees. Fourteen jurisdictions now impose such a duty,…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
Fees Upheld in Supermarket Cashier Gender Discrimination Case
By Tracy Thomas
Duling v. Gristede's Operating Corp, 2014 WL 567442 (S.D.N.Y. June 5, 2041). Upholding award of $500,000 in attorney's fees for successful $1.45m settlement of sex discrimination class action.Former cashiers at…
FMLA Insights
FMLA FAQ: Am I Required to Pay My Employee for Holidays Occurring During FMLA Leave?
By Jeff Nowak
There must be something in the water, but several clients have asked me this week whether they are required to pay an employee for the Memorial Day holiday even though…
BeLabor the Point
Takeaway Lessons from One Employer’s Loss on FMLA Retaliation Claim
Ver la versión en español aquí The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, found itself in hot water after not rehiring employee Wayne Jackson following his leave under the Family and…
Minnesota Employer
Accommodation of Pregnancy Complications Under the ADA and FMLA
Although Minnesota state law now requires employers to provide accommodations for any pregnant employee, it is important to remember that accommodations or leaves of absence may be required under federal…
FMLA Insights
FMLA FAQ: Can an Employer Require a Doctor’s Note for Each Intermittent FMLA Absence?
By Jeff Nowak
Over the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of presenting on complex FMLA issues for attorneys and HR professionals attending several seminars sponsored by the National Employment Law…
Labor & Employment Report
FMLA, ADA and Fitness for Duty Examinations
By Fiona W. Ong
When an employee comes back from Family and Medical Leave Act leave with a fitness-for-duty (FFD) certification from his health care provider in hand, many employers still require the employee…
California Employment Law Update
May 2014 California Employment Law Notes
By Tony Oncidi
We invite you to review our newly-posted May 2014 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include: Male Employee's…
California Employment Law Update
Employer May Seek Its Own Evaluation Of Employee’s Fitness For Duty Following FMLA Leave
By Tony Oncidi
White v. County of Los Angeles, 2014 WL 1478701 (Cal. Ct. App. 2014) Susan White worked as a Senior District Attorney Investigator with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.…