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...
by rachael | Feb 7, 2023 | Employment Law, Human Resources
Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: We recommend asking if they need an accommodation during the application process, but above all, ensure that having this information doesn’t influence your hiring decision. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to...
by rachael | Nov 27, 2022 | Employment Law, Human Resources
Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: We recommend that you not require applicants to have a high school diploma unless you can demonstrate that the requirement is job-related and consistent with business necessity. Requiring a diploma when it’s unrelated to the...
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