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Tips for managing employees with long COVID

Many long-COVID symptoms can profoundly affect people’s ability to work. How can employers accommodate these employees?

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How to accommodate employees who have Tourette Syndrome

If any of your employees has Tourette Syndrome, you will have to assess each on an individualized basis. Start the interactive accommodations process by determining which major functions the employee (or job applicant) needs help with. Then identify appropriate accommodations.

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You must continue health insurance benefits during FMLA leave

Under the FMLA regulations, if an employee is provided group health insurance, he or she is entitled to the continuation of coverage during FMLA leave on the same terms as if he or she had continued to work. If family-member coverage is provided to an employee, that coverage must be maintained during the FMLA leave.

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Prepare to comply: Final PWFA rules take effect almost everywhere

Final rules implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect June 18, with partial exceptions limited to employers in Louisiana and Mississippi, employers affiliated with the Catholic church and state government agencies in Texas.

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Court rejects PWFA challenge, rules to take effect June 18

Final rules for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will take effect as scheduled on June 18.

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PWFA and the ADA: How accommodations may differ

Learn the key differences between ADA and PWFA accommodations

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ADA: If employee’s preferred accommodation won’t work, you must explore alternatives

You must follow through whenever a disabled employee requests a reasonable accommodation.

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ADA doesn’t require unlimited leave

The ADA limits time off as a reasonable accommodation if the job's essential functions include showing up for work.

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Grant request for religious accommodation if at all possible

Assume a request for religious accommodation is genuine and grant it if possible.

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PUMP Act suit against McDonald’s shows cost of ignoring the law

The case shows the legal folly of cutting corners on PUMP Act compliance.

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