Subscribe to Our FeedPotential Game Changing Decision: Extended Leave Not A Reasonable Accommodation
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has just ruled that extended time off, after all paid and Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA) leave has been exhausted is not a “reasonable accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The decision in the matter Severson v. Woodcraft, Inc., runs contrary to the long standing position taken […]
Legalization of Marijuana Raises Significant Questions and Issues for Employers
The trend across the nation toward the legalization of marijuana on the state level continues to gain momentum. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia now have laws permitting the use of medical marijuana. In addition, 11 other states allow “low TCH, high cannabidiol (CBD)” products for medical reasons in limited situations or as a […]
Jay Becker & Ari Burd Author Article, "A Review of the ADAAA Final Regulations"
Although the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) was enacted on Sept. 25, 2008, and became effective Jan. 1, 2009, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) did not issue the final amended regulations to the ADAAA until March 25, 2011. These regulations, which became effective on May 24, 2011, provide guidance to employers regarding […]
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace?
Q: Do New Jersey employer’s need to reasonably accommodate the use of medical marijuana? A: On July 1, 2010 the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act takes effect, which allows for the regulated use of marijuana by patients suffering from debilitating medical conditions. Notably, the law does not require employers to accommodate the medical […]
