A federal court in Texas has dismissed a nurse’s disability discrimination and retaliation claims because she failed to establish she was qualified to perform the duties of her position with or without reasonable accommodation even after the EEOC found the employer’s six-month cap on leaves of absence violated the American with Disabilities Act. Salem v.
Inability to Perform Essential Job Functions after FMLA Leave Sinks LPN’s Disability Discrimination, FMLA Claims
A senior living facility lawfully terminated an LPN when, following knee replacement surgery and the expiration of her FMLA leave, she could no longer perform the essential functions of her job, a federal district court has found.
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Plan To Minimize Spread Of Flu And Legal Risks In The Workplace During Flu Season
Click here for the full article that appeared on Jackson Lewis’ website this week.
Employer Obligations In The Aftermath Of A Natural Disaster
Those with staff and workplaces impacted by Hurricane Sandy may wish to take a look at an article by Jackson Lewis attorneys posted on SHRM-LI’s website which identifies and summarizes employer obligations in the aftermath of a natural disaster available at the following link: http://shrmli.org/jl-legal-updates/.