Last Wednesday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) does not require employers to provide additional unpaid leave as an accommodation to employees who have expended their Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) leave. Although the Seventh Circuit’s ruling upheld its prior decision in Byrne v. Avon Productions Inc., the decision is significant because it directly contradicts the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”)’s position that granting additional, long-term unpaid leave to employees is a reasonable accommodation under the ADA.
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Voting Laws – Do’s and Don’ts for Texas Employers
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November 8 is shaping up to have one of the largest voter turnouts in history. As such, Texas employers should ensure they comply with election voting laws as they relate to employees. Chapter 276 of the Texas Election Code sets certain requirements for employers. Below are some do’s and don’ts for employers with voting employees:
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FMLA Forms Incorporate GINA Reforms
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The dog days of summer are here, but the Department of Labor has shown no signs of slowing down. In June, the DOL rolled out revisions to its official Family and Medical Leave Act forms. While the revisions may seem minor at first glance, they could have a large impact on how medical information is shared between employers, employees and health care providers.
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