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How to improve your return to work interviews

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When you are conducting the interviews, make sure you treat all employees fairly and equally to protect yourself from potential claims of discrimination or unfair treatment. How to hold an effective return to work interview. Return to work interviews are usually held by a line manager or by the HR team. Return to work interview questions.

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How to support workers with ‘hidden’ disabilities

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While many HR professionals might be confident in their knowledge of employment law related to more common, visible disabilities such as mobility problems, so-called ‘hidden’ disabilities – such as dyslexia and autism – pose a much greater challenge. What does the law say? Autism (including Asperger syndrome).

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EEOC Slows Enforcement, But Makes Headway on Backlog

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Preliminary data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) shows that in Fiscal Year 2016, it filed fewer lawsuits and resolved fewer claims outside of court than it has in recent years, despite an increase in charges filed. Employers also paid less monetary relief. Charge Statistics.

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ADA: When Is a Transfer a Reasonable Accommodation?

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151B is the state statute that prohibits discrimination based on disability, and the interpretation of that statute sometimes differs from the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One area where the two statutes diverge is an employer’s obligation to transfer an employee to a vacant position. Massachusetts Gen.

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10th Circuit: Fedex Regards Employee as Disabled Based on Inaccurate Aetna Claim

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There are numerous reported cases that address whether an employee suffered discrimination because of a disability, but not many of them are grounded on a “perceived” disability the employee didn’t actually have. In 2010, FedEx realigned its sales territories, giving him a much larger territory to manage. Background.

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What HR needs to know about parental bereavement leave

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Employers should be cognisant that different religions have their own bereavement traditions and funeral rites that must be followed. Refusing to allow an employee to observe their beliefs and customs could amount to religious discrimination. In these cases, you must seek medical advice and make reasonable adjustments.

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Workplace Retaliation: What It Is, and Why You Should Avoid It

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Data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) shows that retaliation topped the list of all claims filed with the agency in fiscal year 2020. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws forbid employers from discriminating against employees for exercising their employment rights.