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Company asked alcoholic employee to get treatment — then he sued under ADA


September 11, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Americans with Disabilities Act, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Recent Decisions

In a recent case, the company was sued after firing an employee with alcohol problems. Did the employer violate the ADA?

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Court clarifies FMLA’s substance abuse rules


August 8, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Americans with Disabilities Act, Benefits Law, FMLA, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

The law gives certain protections to employees with addictions. A recent court ruling clears up some confusion about what’s protected.

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He missed work because he was in jail — then sued under ADA


July 17, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Americans with Disabilities Act, FMLA, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Under certain circumstances, alcohol-related absences are protected by FMLA and ADA. But what about an absence that involves criminal activity and jail time? Read the facts of this real-life case and decide: Who won?

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