by Meagan | Sep 18, 2026 | Employment Law, Human Resources
No, medical documentation should stay with HR and not be shared with the manager. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to keep employee medical information confidential and accessible only to those who need it to do their jobs. The employee’s...
by Meagan | Aug 12, 2026 | Employment Law, Human Resources
You should ask if they need an accommodation during the application process, and if they do, provide it if it’s reasonable. If it’s not reasonable, work with the candidate to find one that is. If they don’t need an accommodation, carry on as usual. Either way,...
by Meagan | Apr 30, 2026 | Employment Law, Human Resources
You should check in as often as it makes sense under the circumstances. There’s no legally required timetable under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In general, you should reach out when there’s been some change with the employee or in the workplace that...
by Meagan | Jun 3, 2025 | Employment Law, Human Resources
No, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) doesn’t require that employers provide accommodations to employees because they have a family member who is disabled. You’re only required to provide an accommodation under the ADA when the employee themselves has a...
by rachael | Feb 17, 2023 | Business Tips, Human Resources
Answer from Kyle, PHR: No, chances are that rejecting an applicant based on a previous drug screen will violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of a disability, which includes being in recovery from...
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