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Battling the Pandemic of Fear

Thrive Global

He recognized the corrosive and paralyzing effects of fear on the public psyche in trying times. It increases anxiety and depression, undermines social relationships and, at its worst, leads to stigma and discrimination. But fear unchecked is toxic to our mental health.

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My Take: Macroeconomic uncertainty makes a return thanks to the coronavirus

GetFive

GM introduced for the first time the no-interest loan in its “Keep America Rolling” plan, leveraging the Fed’s sharp rate cuts. The consumer reaction to the promotion was well beyond anyone’s expectations and the domestic car industry posted all-time record sales in the month of October. Others makers followed.

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Refusal to Undergo Medical Exam Tanks Michigan Worker’s ADA Claim

HR Daily Advisor

In 2007 and 2008, he alleged that a coworker made disparaging comments about his national origin (Mexican) and complained to his union chairman and supervisor. Sam’s performance began to suffer about the same time. He was reprimanded twice in early 2008 for failing to carry out his job duties.

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HR 101: The ABCs of the ADA

Zenefits

Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act designated disability as a minority, and therefore protected class, for the first time in U.S. In 1993, the Act lowered that number to employers with 15 or more full-time or full-time equivalent staff members. Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) into law in 2008.

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No ADA Violation for Ramping Up Productivity Demand for Traffic Camera Job

HR Daily Advisor

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employee who is a qualified individual with a disability may not be subjected to discrimination or an adverse employment action on the basis of her disability. American Traffic Solutions (ATS) of Mesa hired “Sarah” as a violations processor in January 2008.

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Why “OK Boomer” Is Not OK at Work

Thrive Global

Defiant memes are one thing, but discrimination in the workplace is another. The piece of legislation that protects workers 40 and over from bias in the workplace — the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) — could also extend to this catchphrase. And young workers are moving the needle on mental health at work as well. “We

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ADA and FMLA Best Practices Pay Off for Cash-Handling Company

HR Daily Advisor

Melissa” began working as an armored truck driver and guard for Loomis Armored US, LLC, in 2008. Melissa claimed that in late 2008, she suffered a seizure or fainting spell while she was driving an armored truck. As a result, it upheld the jury’s verdict on her FMLA claim as well. This case is worth another look.

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