Inquiring minds want to know!In the context of a lawsuit brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a recent court decision says that “regular attendance” is an essential function of the job. But what is “regular attendance”?I was tickled to death to see...
The EEOC has broadcast proposed regulations on wellness programs. For all the details, click here. In short, the proposed regs attempt to reconcile (a) Obamacare provisions encouraging wellness programs, (b) the ADA’s approval of medical examinations that are truly...
Being a hospital maintenance worker is grueling. Just ask Darrell Allen, who worked for Atrium Medical Center. His job was so taxing that he created a secret break-room for himself in one of the hospital’s air handling rooms. The break-room included a desk and chair;...
In the past, we have discussed how to calculate paying overtime to salaried, non-exempt employees, including those employees who also receive commissions. One area that we have not touched on is a potentially employer and employee friendly method of calculating...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued a proposal to provide guidance on how to structure an employee wellness program without running afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The proposed rule would amend ADA regulations and interpretive guidance...
