Blog Posts in August, 2016

Woman Denied Job Over Prescription Drug Use; Was it Legal? Company didn’t like results of job candidate’s drug test Imagine that you’ve applied for a job. After a series of interviews, you’re extended ...

Workers Fired for Not Getting Well Fast Enough; Company on the Hook for $8.6 Million What workers need to know about leave and the Americans with Disabilities Act Imagine this scenario: A woman needs ...

The So-Called Gig Economy: When Independent Contractors Are Really Employees What self-employed people need to know about their rights The “gig economy” is a big topic lately, as companies look to ...

When the ADA Does and Doesn’t Cover Mental Illness Employee with anxiety disorder attempted suicide at work Is it a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to fire an employee with ...