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Must DHL Deliver Accommodations for Manager’s Debilitating Hypertension, Anxiety?
Must DHL Deliver Accommodations for Manager’s Debilitating Hypertension, Anxiety?

What Do You Think? Employers must reasonably accommodate an employee with a disability. But that’s only the case if the employee is “qualified.” A recent decision out of Puerto Rico illustrates why it's so important […]
Adjusting the Work Environment for Recovery: Creating Accommodations to Support Injured Workers 
Adjusting the Work Environment for Recovery: Creating Accommodations to Support Injured Workers 

Returning to work after an injury often requires adjustments to the work environment to ensure the employee’s safety, comfort, and productivity. These accommodations can range from physical modifications to the workspace to flexible scheduling or […]
The Balance Between Return to Work and Finding Safe Accommodations
The Balance Between Return to Work and Finding Safe Accommodations

Case Management Focus I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. As we return to work this week, we are reminded of the important role Nurse Case Managers play in workers' compensation and helping […]
Case Lesson: SCOTUS, Title VII, & Sundays Off
Case Lesson: SCOTUS, Title VII, & Sundays Off

In a unanimous ruling, Top Court does away with "more than de minimis" standard for determining when a religious accommodation is "reasonable." Case: Groff v. DeJoy, 2023 WL 4239256 (U.S. 06/29/23) What Happened: A U.S. […]
Employers Emphasize Communication, Collaboration for Return-to-Work Accommodations
Employers Emphasize Communication, Collaboration for Return-to-Work Accommodations

Madison, WI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In a panel presentation at the Kids Chance of Wisconsin's Medical Legal Seminar on Thursday, May 11, 2023, employers shed light on practical strategies and best practices for facilitating return-to-work accommodations. […]