Labor & Employment PracticeIn this time of extra precautions, closing businesses, and social distancing, employers are doing their best to protect the public and their workers. Some businesses, however, are unable to close their doors and/or serve a valuable public purpose. For those employers, they seek any and all available methods to ensure safety. Some of those measures, however, may violate various laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act.
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What an Employer May Screen in the Time of COVID-19 Posted on: March 19, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
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Four Tips to Mitigate Employee Whistleblower Claims in Healthcare Posted on: March 05, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentEmployees are an employer’s largest potential liability. This is especially true for employers in the healthcare industry who participate in federal healthcare programs. Federal law, and some states, allows employees to bring a civil lawsuit against employers for alleged violations of federal law. Whistleblowers are particularly active in healthcare. 86% ($1.909 billion) of all whistleblower recoveries were recovered in the healthcare space.
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Sexual Harassment by the Uninhibited Posted on: January 28, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentMany of us know someone residing in a senior living community or long-term care facility and have heard stories of residents losing their inhibitions. There are stories of seniors being rude, saying things that are inappropriate, and experiencing sexual disinhibition. What we have not heard though is what happens when a caregiver is sexually harassed by a resident.
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