The Americans with Disabilities Act forbids companies from giving employees medical tests unless they’re “job related and consistent with business necessity.” What does that really mean? The law doesn’t say, but here’s some guidance from a recent court decision:

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Tags: ADA, medical tests, safety

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to engage in an “interactive process” to find reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. The law’s not specific about how to do so, but missteps can lead to costly lawsuits.

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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, disabled employees are often granted exemptions from certain company policies. But where should employers draw the line?

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Tags: ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, attendance, policy

When employees take sick days, how much information can the company get to make sure the time off is being used the right way?

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When a job requires physical labor, a pre-employment physical is often a must to make sure new hires can work safely. Here’s how to give medical tests without being sued.

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Tags: ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, physicals

Often, employees’ medical conditions mean employers must make exceptions to certain policies. But how far do you need to go?

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Tags: ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, policy, sleeping on the job

Sometimes employees who feel they’ve been discriminated against quit before the matter’s resolved. Can those employees still sue for discrimination?

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Tags: ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, constructive discharge, reasonable accommodation

When employees have medical problems, supervisors may worry that they can no longer safely get the job done. But a recent court decision shows the danger of making those medical judgments.

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Tags: "regarded as", ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act

It’s an HR question the courts have been wrestling with lately: When do psychological disorders qualify employees for protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

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Tags: ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, bipolar disorder, psychological disabilities

HR pros, get ready: New rules on disability accommodations will go into effect on January 1.

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Tags: ADA, ADA Amendments Act, Americans with Disabilities Act