State workers’ compensation laws apply to nearly all employment relationships, most of which are also governed by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), a federal equal employment opportunity law. Workers’ compensation addresses occupational injuries and diseases, the aggravation of preexisting
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HSB Webinar Announcement – ADA Essentials: What Employers Need to Know
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The Americans with Disabilities Act remains one of the most complex and frequently misunderstood areas of employment law. From determining what qualifies as a disability to navigating…
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A federal district court in Ohio issued an instructive opinion for employers on accommodations and employers’ obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on December 9, 2025, addressing the application of an accommodation request to excuse past disciplinary documentation.…
Continue Reading ADA Accommodations Are Forward-Looking: Key Lessons for HR from a Recent Ohio Federal Court DecisionHSB Webinar Announcement – Employment Law Pitfalls: What Employers Get Wrong (Even When They Think They Are Right)
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Guest speaker Jacob Modla, Cromer Babb & Porter, joins HSB’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson for a practical discussion on how legally sound decisions can still…
Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement – Employment Law Pitfalls: What Employers Get Wrong (Even When They Think They Are Right)HSB Webinar Announcement: FMLA and ADA Compliance
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Many of our webinar attendees ask us to provide general guidance on FMLA and ADA guidance on an ongoing basis due to the complicated…
Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement: FMLA and ADA ComplianceNavigating Pregnancy and Postpartum Employment Laws in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
In a recent employment law webinar, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson discussed the federal and state laws applicable to pregnant, postpartum and nursing employees. It is important for employers to understand the requirements of these laws to ensure they provide…
Continue Reading Navigating Pregnancy and Postpartum Employment Laws in the Workplace: A Guide for EmployersHSB Webinar Announcement – Fundamentals of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and Best Practices for Compliance
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Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Katie Busbee on September 28, from 12-1 PM, for our next employment law webinar covering the federal…
Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement – Fundamentals of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and Best Practices for ComplianceDOL Issues New FMLA and FLSA Posters
Employers should post the DOL’s two new posters on FLSA and FMLA protections which the DOL updated following the passage of the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act, discussed in…
Continue Reading DOL Issues New FMLA and FLSA PostersPregnant Workers Fairness Act and Interplay with Other Laws
An overview of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and how it intersects with the Americans with Disabilities Act, South Carolina’s Pregnancy Accommodations and Lactation Support Acts, and the Family Medical Leave Act
As noted in our blog post on the…
Continue Reading Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Interplay with Other LawsHSB Webinar Announcement: Employer Considerations When Handling FMLA Leave and ADA Accommodation Requests
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On March 23, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson, discussed the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and…
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