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Reasonable Accommodation Drug & Alcohol Abuse Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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Complying With the ADA When Managing Employees With Alcoholism

Employers sometimes encounter intoxicated employees at work, but there are some compliance challenges under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when managing employees with alcoholism....more

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The U.S. Mental Health Crisis and the Workplace

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Real World Impact: This is the first in a series of Alerts that will provide guidance to employers on navigating the complicated mix of concerns that can arise when dealing with employee mental health issues....more

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Working Wise: Workplace Considerations Related to the Opioid Epidemic

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In this episode, Ryan Redekopp discusses some of the major workplace considerations related to the opioid epidemic, including potential signs that an employee might be suffering from addiction; considerations related to drug...more

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ADA and Batman - by Robin

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Recently, Ben Affleck stepped down from directing the new Batman movie to focus on his recovery following recent treatment for alcoholism. His reason for stepping down was due to his belief that he was unable to give the...more

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Protecting Alcoholics, Preventing Alcohol Misuse and Distinguishing Between the Two

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It has long been clear that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) protects alcoholism if it qualifies as a “disability.”1  That said, courts have consistently held that employers can have legitimate work rules...more

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Play Under Review: USC Football Coach Wanted Mid-Season Timeout for Alcoholism

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At the beginning of last year's college football season, many folks had high expectations for the University of Southern California Trojans and the team's second-year head coach, Steve Sarkisian. Instead, USC ended the season...more

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