Most requests for disability accommodation arise out of the impact of an employee’s medical condition on their ability to perform their job duties. But sometimes an employer is confronted with a disabled employee requesting...more
In April, the EEOC issued the much awaited regulations interpreting the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act, passed by Congress last summer. The PWFA went into effect on June 27, 2023 and the regulations are effective June 18,...more
5/29/2024
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DC employers will no longer be able to take adverse action against employees for certain cannabis use.
The new rules are part of the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act, which was passed by the DC Council then...more
6/29/2023
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