SSDI benefits and reasonable accommodation: interpretations since Cleveland

Article Abstract:

The author discusses court cases reached after the Supreme Court's ruling in Cleveland v. Policy Management Systems as to conflicts between claims for benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance Program and claims under the ADA for failing to reasonably accommodate an individual's disability.

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Surety insurance, Income Loss Insurance, Social Security, Capacity and disability, Disability insurance

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Employer liability for retaliatory harassment under Title VII

Article Abstract:

The author explains the Civil Rights Act of 1964's prohibition on retaliation against an employee for asserting a Title VII right. Topics include adverse employment actions and employer liability for retaliatory harassment by supervisors and by co-workers.

Employer liability, Employee dismissals, Employment terminations, Employment at will

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Unemployment compensation benefits for employees who voluntarily leave: a human resource manager's guide

Article Abstract:

Employers should focus on communicating with employees and avoiding certain situations to minimize the possibility that employees that leave voluntarily can claim unemployment insurance. A showing of good cause for leaving can result in unemployment benefits being allowed. The employee would have to demonstrate a substantial, unilateral change in working conditions imposed by the employer, a health problem with the work or the workplace, or other actions taken by the employer that justify the employee's resignation.

Unemployment Insurance, Employee resignations

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