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7th Circuit: No ADEA Liability for Terminating Retirees Because of Benefit Costs

HR Daily Advisor

7th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—recently decided an interesting and complex case involving allegations of age discrimination. The 7th Circuit found the county hadn’t engaged in any form of discrimination, including disparate impact or disparate treatment discrimination. Background.

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Does Employee’s Drug-Induced Mentally Altered State Nullify Voluntary Resignation?

HR Daily Advisor

Even if the former employee suffered a disability under the FEHA, the employer’s decision didn’t constitute an adverse employment action because it occurred after her employment had ended, and her resignation was free of employer coercion or misconduct. Background. She was released later that same day.

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Did wellness plan violate GINA? Court offers key insight

HR Morning

Background. Ortiz was then asked for explanation on his stance, which led to another letter that mentioned the “constitutionality of releasing his personal protected health information” as well as a request for additional time to discuss the wellness program with his lawyer. He responded by filing a grievance against the employer.

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Service Animals Gone Wild: Bring Your Boa Constrictor to Work Day

HR Daily Advisor

When it comes to letting dangerous and/or potentially disruptive animals enter the workplace, an employer’s duty to maintain a safe and comfortable work environment may supersede the employee’s need, thereby rendering the requested accommodation unreasonable and therefore deniable. .” Title III of ADA: Public Accommodation.

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Disability Discrimination: Terminated Cancer Survivor’s ADA Claim Fails, Part 1

HR Daily Advisor

8th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota) recently affirmed a district court’s ruling that an employee failed to establish a case of disability discrimination and retaliation. Background. The cancer has been in remission since 1999.