Q: We received an application from someone who has worked for our grocery store in the past. A few of our current employees tell me that this applicant has been in and out of the hospital lately due to severe back pain. Is this something we can ask him about during...
If an employee has a disability (a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity), you must consider a medical accommodation for the employee. But it’s important to have enough information to know whether her condition qualifies...
The disabled access tax credit is one of the tax breaks available from the IRS to businesses when they accommodate disabled individuals. Here is a brief summary of three key tax breaks: 1. The disabled access credit A small business may be entitled to a nonrefundable...
What does it mean when an employee is “regarded as” having an injury that limits his or her abilities on the job? The EEOC issued a notice giving its views on this and other aspects of employee protection under the ADA. Here is an excerpt from that notice....
A common perception of domestic violence is that it only involves physical violence, and that it only impacts one’s home life. But the experts provide a much broader definition. Not only does it affect more women, but the evidence can be much more easily masked....