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ADA Does Not Excuse Disruptive Employee Behavior but May Require Accommodations to Help Avoid Outbursts

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Recently, we have seen an unusual spike in client situations involving legal claims associated with discipline or discharge of employees who engage in threatening or disruptive behavior in the workplace....more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

The $450,000 workplace birthday party

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There was this disability discrimination issue . . . An employer who shall remain nameless had a tradition of throwing a little birthday party for each of its employees on their special day. The birthday of one employee...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Responding To Violence In the Workplace – A “Catch 22” For Employers

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The recent instances of violence in the workplace remind us of the complex task facing employers. Employers must maintain a safe work environment for employees while operating within the parameters of the many federal and...more

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Addressing and Preventing Workplace Violence

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The subject of workplace violence has unfortunately made headlines once again after a news anchor and cameraman were killed by a former co-worker in Virginia last week. Employers are understandably concerned and have...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Don't Make Too Much Of 9th Circ.'s Mayo V. PCC Ruling

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The extent of an employer’s duty to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with mental impairments can be difficult to discern, especially where an adverse action is taken in connection with conduct that is caused by...more

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Employment Law Commentary - Volume 27, Issue 8, August 2015

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The extent of an employer’s duty to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with mental impairments can be difficult to discern, especially in where an adverse action is taken in connection with conduct that is caused...more

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