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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. In February 2010, she injured her spine while moving a patient from a stretcher to a bed. Smith cleared Arianna to return to work with no limitations.

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Case for Consistency: Treatment of Manager Prevents Dismissal of Age Bias Claim

HR Daily Advisor

A New Jersey federal court recently declined to dismiss an age discrimination lawsuit because an employer’s failure to discipline employees in a consistent manner could be construed as evidence of discrimination. Bruce’s store received failing scores in 2010, 2011, and 2012. hafakot / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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Does the ADA Protect a Nondisabled Employee Who Requests an Accommodation?

HR Daily Advisor

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) forbids discrimination in employment based on disability and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to their employees’ disabilities. Jeanne advised him that he would need a medical certification supporting the travel restriction. Setting The Scene. Words of Caution.

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ADA: Another example of just how hard it is to comply with the law

HR Morning

Kowitz eventually had corrective surgery on her neck in 2010, for which she requested FMLA leave. Several of the therapists, including Kowitz, had their certifications lapse. Never used the word ‘accommodation’ Kowitz then filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Trinity. Her request was approved by Trinity.

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Cafe Classic - Lessons from E. coli: Plan or Perish

Compensation Cafe

Editor's Note: Today's Cafe Classic was first published on June 11, 2010. Pay decisions should not be arbitrary or completely discretionary - this invites the potential for discrimination (whether intentional or not). Is the compensation policy based on consistent and measurable factors? Do we provide compensation extras fairly?

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Pre-employment and background checks: everything you need to know to be compliant

cipHR

Any EUSS applicants can also use a certificate of application issued after 1 July 2021, plus a positive verification notice on the Employer Checking Service, as proof of their right to work. Some or all of a person’s convictions will be stated on the certificate, depending on the level of check that’s requested.

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State by State Breastfeeding Laws for Employers

Zenefits

Enacted on March 23, 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) amended Section 7 of the FLSA to include break time requirements for businesses that employ nursing mothers. Some states expressly prohibit employers from discriminating against nursing mothers. Below is an overview of these laws.