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Opioid crisis affects three out of four employers

Seventy-five percent of employers have been directly affected by opioids but only 17% feel extremely well prepared to deal with the issue.

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Beware presumptions about alcoholism

Doing or saying the wrong thing about alcoholism could violate the FMLA, the ADA or both.

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Alcoholism: Be prepared to accommodate it under both the ADA and the FMLA

The ADA and the FMLA may require employers to grant time off to workers with alcohol dependency.

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FMLA ending? Prepare to offer ‘ADA leave’

A returning employee who can’t yet perform the essential functions of their job may be disabled under the ADA.

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Investigate suspected FMLA intermittent leave abuse

Courts grant employers broad leeway to investigate suspicious absences.

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Consider writing FMLA ‘script’ for supervisors

Workers can sue if they've been informally warned that asking for FMLA leave could have consequences.

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Supreme Court upholds USERRA protections

Government employers can be sued for discrimination by employees who are serving or have served in the military.

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FMLA and mental health—what you need to know as an employer

FMLA qualification depends on the company and how long the employee has worked there.

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When it’s OK to pile on work following FMLA leave

A work backlog for an returning employee performing the same job does not violate the FMLA.

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Case of the Week: Revoking remote work privilege isn’t basis for lawsuit

Employees who sue their employers for retaliation must prove they experienced an adverse employment action.

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