According to the EEOC, are on the rise. Between 1992 and this year, complaints increased by 65%. Part of that increase is due to the increase in the number of women with infants who work…but not all of it.

 

Employers can ensure that their companies don’t become the of pregnancy discrimination claims by properly training supervisors, having strong , and using an FMLA Administrator Kit.

 

Many issues regarding pregnancy discrimination can be addressed by properly administering FMLA. Under the or FMLA, employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for a variety of serious health conditions, including pregnancy.

 

In addition, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act requires that employers not discriminate against . The cannot (more…)

2009 Labor Law Posters

October 22nd, 2008 Posted by Derrick

2009 Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines

October 13th, 2008 Posted by Jolie

The U.S. Commission or EEOC recently  issued a comprehensive question-and- that clarifies performance and issues under , the .

 

The document addressing a wide variety of problems, is available in its entirety at  www.eeoc.gov/facts/performance-conduct.html.

 

Under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act , employment against qualified individuals with disabilities is prohibited.

 

However, the ADA and Rehabilitation Act generally do not impinge (more…)