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When Emotional Support and Service Animals Fall Short: ADA Lessons From Fisher v. City of Lansing

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On April 29, 2025, in Fisher v. City of Lansing, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan ruled that the City of Lansing did not fail to accommodate an employee’s request to bring an emotional support dog...more

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When Does an Employee's Anxiety Trigger ADA Accommodation Obligations?

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Most human resource professionals can attest to meeting with employees who state that they are struggling with anxiety issues that affect their work performance. ...more

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Neurodiversity, autism and work

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Neurodiversity is a relatively new term, but increasing numbers of employers are seeking to plug their skills gap by developing a more neurodiverse workplace. This article gives some guidance on how HR can assist....more

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Building a Proactive Mental Health Strategy in the Workplace

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What are best practices businesses and HR professionals can use to foster and maintain the mental wellbeing of employees? The answer to this question may be evolving. The rise in post-pandemic employees experiencing some type...more

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Employees who self-destruct

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Mental illness can cause problems at work, and keep employees from getting help. If my experience is typical (and it may not be), it seems that a significant percentage of employers’ legal and Human Resources problems come...more

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[Event] Annual Employee Benefits and Employment Law Seminar - March 8th, Seattle, WA

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Join us for our Annual Employee Benefits and Employment Law Seminar, covering the latest updates and practical insights on benefits, labor, and employment issues. Topics include: - SECURE 2.0 - ERISA Litigation...more

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It's OK to Not Be OK: How Schools Can Address Mental Health Wellness for Employees

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The pandemic has affected all aspects of daily life over the past few years and brought mental health awareness to the forefront of employee-related concerns. In addition to taking a heightened interest in student well-being,...more

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[Webinar] Neurodivergence and Mental Health Diversity - Complimentary Diversity Webinar - December 9th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

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Neurodiversity has been described as the viewpoint that neurological variations such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (“ADHD”) are not deficiencies, but instead are simply differences in how human brains...more

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Step 2 (cont.): Mental Health

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Employees must feel well to do their jobs well. Since March, one of my amazing partners has reminded me: “On the plane, they tell you to put your mask on first before assisting others.” The same premise can be applied on the...more

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[Webinar] What's New in Disability Accommodation for Higher Ed Human Resources - February 4th, 12:00 pm ET

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The Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 and the Family Medical Leave Act work together to protect employees with disabilities. But what happens when your highly specialized professor goes on leave halfway through the...more

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