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Complying With the ADA When Managing Employees With Alcoholism

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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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Biden Administration Announces Toolkit For “Recovery Ready Workplaces”

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The Biden Administration has released a Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit: Guidance and Resources for Private and Public Sector Employers. The Toolkit is part of Administration’s efforts to beat the opioid epidemic. It...more

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Messy "Real Life" LARP: An Employer's Accident Response Deconstructed for In-House Counsel

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During Ward and Smith’s annual Employment Law Symposium, three attorneys provided insights on a fictional construction company's reaction to a serious job site accident. In the session, the attorneys shed light on key issues...more

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Considerations When Updating Your Employee Handbook

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Employee handbooks are an effective tool for employers for a variety of reasons. They set the rules of the road for your organization, aid in legal compliance, and can help your managers deal with potentially difficult...more

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ADA Allows Employers to Offer ‘Last Chance' to Employees After Alcohol or Drug Violations

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As an alternative to termination, employers faced with employee drug or alcohol policy violations sometimes want to give that person a second chance. Typically, this process involves a commitment by the employee to seek...more

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Are Employees with Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorder Protected under the ADAAA?

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Managing an employee who is struggling with alcoholism or substance use disorder can be challenging for employers. While both conditions could be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA),...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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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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