Supporting employees after a leave of absence
Returning to work after an extended absence can be an overwhelming experience for any employee. When the absence is due to an illness or injury, navigating the journey back to work can be even more complicated. An employee may be unable to return to their prior...
Biden nominates former Maryland Governor as the next Social Security Commissioner
In July 2021, President Joe Biden removed Andrew Saul from his position as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Since then, Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi has taken the mantel as Acting Commissioner while President Biden mulled over possible replacements for...
The true costs of falling short and mismanaging an accommodation request
Imagine this: An employee recently diagnosed with a severe medical condition approaches their supervisor to ask for a change to their work schedule to attend appointments related to the condition. Since this will cut into their regularly scheduled hours, they are...
Assessing an accommodation request: The top three elements to consider
Employers play a key role in supporting disabled employees in performing the essential duties of their job. While not all conditions require an accommodation, any employee with a disabling condition covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a right to...