New supervisor terminated worker who was able to do his job with accommodations When a new supervisor starts, workers often expect a little bit of upheaval. After all, a change in command is likely to shake things up a little bit. However, Albert Gucker, who had been suffering from arthritis for […]
Category: Americans with Disabilities Act Claims
Steve Sarkisian claims that his employer encouraged him not to go to rehab No one (including me) is surprised that former University of Southern California football coach Steve Sarkisian is suing his former employer. You may remember that several months ago, Sarkisian was terminated after he allegedly displayed some less-than-professional […]
When the ADA does and doesn’t apply to employees suffering from alcoholism Whether or not you’re a college football fan, the recent termination of Steve Sarkisian, the former head football coach at the University of Southern California (USC), raises a lot of interesting questions for employees and employers alike. Armchair […]
Why it’s important for expectant mothers to know their rights
When the FMLA and the ADA collide, it’s important to know which laws pertain to you