What Do You Think? A recent federal case addressed whether medical leave is a reasonable accommodation under the ADA when an employee doesn't say when he's returning. The case involved a city garage foreman who […]

State Snapshot BASIC RULE  Worker’s compensation is the sole remedy for employees who suffer injuries in the course of employment. 77 P.S. § 481(a).  This means that the employee (or, if he dies, his dependents) […]

What Do You Think? A recent Illinois case involving a city worker who was seen socializing and making cell phone calls when she was supposed to be caring for her ailing father highlights the importance […]

What Do You Think? A case involving a man who allegedly exposed his genitals to a hospital sonographer when there was no medical reason to do so illustrates how important it is for employers to […]

State Snapshot BASIC RULE  Worker’s compensation is the sole remedy for employees who suffer injuries that arise out of and in the course of employment. N.J. Rev. Stat. § 34:15-7  This means that the employee […]

What Do You Think? Claims involving occupational diseases often come down to a battle of experts. A dispute involving a long-time custodian, however, shows that a job description can also impact a claimant’s ability to […]

What Do You Think? A case involving a Macy’s worker who received more benefits than she was entitled to highlights the importance of monitoring workers’ compensation claims. It also sheds light on what constitutes an […]

What Do You Think? Employers face numerous legal risks when responding to an employee who mentions that he has a disability. One of those risks is that supervisors will respond with negative comments that could […]