On our May 28, 2026, Employment Law Webinar, HSB’s Matt Blake discussed one of the more nuanced intersections in employment law: the relationship between state workers’ compensation systems and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For those who were unable
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ADA Essentials: What Employers Need to Know About the Interactive Process
What the ADA Interactive Process Actually Requires
The interactive process is a collaborative, good-faith dialogue between an employer and an employee or applicant with a disability, aimed at identifying effective, reasonable accommodations. The EEOC describes it as an informal process…
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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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Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Demetrius Pyburn on March 26 from 12-1 PM for a practical discussion on conducting workplace investigations effectively and confidently. Workplace complaints and employee misconduct are inevitable, but how an employer responds can significantly impact organizational culture…
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What’s on the horizon for employers in 2026? On January 29, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Katie Busbee and Dennard Small gave a legal and regulatory…
Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement: Key Employment Law Developments Employers Should Know for 2026ADA Accommodations Are Forward-Looking: Key Lessons for HR from a Recent Ohio Federal Court Decision
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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 Decision2025’s Turning Point: What HR Leaders Can Learn from the EEOC and the Big Beautiful Bill
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been unusually active in recent months, issuing significant opinions on religious accommodations and clarifying its enforcement stance on transgender discrimination. At the same time, Congress’s Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), enacted July 4, 2025…
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On November 20, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Joseph Dickey provided a timely examination of workplace free speech. Recent high-profile incidents have brought the intersection of…
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On September 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voluntarily dismissed its appeals of decisions issued by federal courts in Texas and Florida that the FTC’s 2023 proposed rule banning most non-competes was invalid. With this dismissal, the FTC’s 2023…
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Employers increasingly look to competitors when recruiting experienced talent — but these hiring decisions can carry significant legal risk. From trade secret misappropriation to…
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