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Disability Discrimination: I Can See Clearly Now, My Job Is Gone

HR Daily Advisor

District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled that an employee who claimed he was terminated for discriminatory reasons based on his disability was laid off for legitimate nondiscriminatory reasons in a reduction in force (RIF). In 2011, MITRE implemented a new system for annual performance evaluations called “laddering.”

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Dispute Over Job Requirements Defeats Summary Judgment on Disability Discrimination Claim

HR Daily Advisor

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently permitted a disabled nurse to proceed to trial on her claim that the termination of her employment constituted disability discrimination. Arianna” worked as a registered nurse (RN) for Saint Clare’s Health System. Beginning in 2007, Arianna suffered a series of work-related injuries.

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Fired Learning Consultant with Performance Problems Points to Racial Bias

HR Daily Advisor

A recent case highlights the importance of making sure that supervisors and managers are properly trained on documenting performance problems and personnel decisions. Turner, who is African American, was hired by McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC, in February 2007. His base salary was $59,384. What Happened.

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Mariah Carey Won’t Let Bipolar Diagnosis “Define” or “Control” Her

HR Daily Advisor

Rather than relying on WebMD or the latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy as a guide, the ADA allows employers to request supporting medical documentation from the employee’s health care provider prior to granting the accommodation request. Department of Labor, can be a great tool.

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Stevens v. Rite Aid: A lesson on the ADA

Sage HRMS

Law 360 reported Rite Aid bought Eckerd Pharmacy, where Stevens worked in Utica, New York, in 2007. His doctor swiftly provided Rite Aid's human resource department and district managers with documents outlining the pharmacist's trypanophobia. million for employment discrimination. Federal regulation compliance issues.

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Bullying In The Workplace – Facing Big Bad Bosses

TalentCulture

Bullying in the workplace is such a common problem that according to a 2007 Zogby poll published by the Workplace Bullying Institute, 37% of U.S. Only 1 in 5 instances of workplace bullying actually rise to the level of illegal discrimination or harassment. workers have been bullied on the job. Isn’t This Illegal? Take Notes.

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Outlook: Hybrid Working in the United States

Manatal

The most important thing that HR professionals in the U.S. Technology is also playing its most crucial role. To genuinely maximize the opportunities that can come from building a hybrid workforce, organizational leaders must be persuaded to consider leveraging the latest innovations in HR technology. Hybrid Work Policies.