Topic
Interactive Process
73 published works
California Employment Law
What Every Employee Who Receives Employment Inquiries Needs to Know About the Americans With Disabilities Act
I've written plenty about the complexities of the interactive process and accommodating disabled workers (such as here and here and here and here). Not all your employees need to understand…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Interactive Process is Two-Way Street, Appellate Court Affirms
The Connecticut Appellate Court will officially release an opinion next week that reaffirms that the interactive process required by both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the state law equivalent…
California Employment Law
A Checklist of Possible Disability Accommodations
Complying with the laws regarding disability discrimination remains one of the greatest challenges employers face. Lately, I've been discussing new California regulations on this topic (found in Title 2, Division…
California Employment Law
What The Interactive Process Requires
In a prior post, I discussed what triggers the obligation to engage in the interactive process. Once that obligation arises, what is it employers are required to do? According to…
California Employment Law
What Triggers the Obligation to Engage In the Interactive Process?
I spoke at a seminar yesterday on Recent Developments in Employment Law. Talking to the attendees confirmed that there is still considerable angst over the new disability regulations that took…
Employment Law Matters
An indefinite exemption from the essential functions of a job is not a reasonable accommodation under the ADA.
An issue that confounds employers on a regular basis is whether the discharge of an employee who is unable to return to work after a medical leave will violate the…
Minnesota Employer
The Interactive Process Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
By LexBlog Admin, Michael Miller
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) generally requires an employer to provide a reasonable accommodation to a disabled employee or applicant if the accommodation is necessary to enable the employee or…
Fair Housing Defense
Remember to Document Your Interaction with Residents
I have written on this topic before, but this seems like a good time for a reminder. As a part of our role as management, we must engage in the…
Michigan Employment Law Advisor
A Road Map for Responding to Requests for Accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act
By Jason Shinn
A common issue under the Americans with Disabilities Act concerns asking for and responding to a request for a reasonable accommodation. It is important for employers to understand their obligations…
Employer Law Report
Sixth Circuit Decision in Jakubowski Highlights Importance of Interactive Process In Reasonable Accommodation Efforts
By Brian Hall
Yesterday, the Sixth Circuit announced its decision in Jakubowski v. The Christ Hospital, Inc. which very well demonstrates the attention that employers need to pay to the interactive process when an…