EEOC: Cheerwine bottling company fired an employee because of her MS, despite doctor’s clearance

EEOC: Cheerwine bottling company fired an employee because of her MS, despite doctor’s clearance Summary The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued Piedmont Cheerwine Bottling Co., alleging the employer violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by subjecting a new merchandiser with multiple sclerosis to a medical-style physical agility test and then firing her […]

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Back to Basics: How the ADA restricts medical exams and inquiries for current employees

Back to Basics: How the ADA restricts medical exams and inquiries for current employees Summary The article explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) limits what employers can ask and require when a current employee requests an accommodation. Employers must engage in an individualized, interactive process but should avoid overly probing disability-related questions. If […]

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3 takeaways from Raiders’ loss: Smith struggles on ‘Monday Night Football’

3 takeaways from Raiders’ loss: Smith struggles on ‘Monday Night Football’ Summary The Raiders fell to the Los Angeles Chargers in Monday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium, a game defined by Los Angeles’ defence and an up-and-down night for Raiders quarterback Geno Smith. The Chargers forced key turnovers (including an interception by Tony Jefferson) and […]

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