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Tag: health care
Please Tell Me Why Worksite Wellness Programs Are a Waste of Time and Money
After watching his father die young, the author understands the need to get past the “I feel fine so I must be fine” mentality.
November 26, 2019After watching his father die young, the author understands the need to get past the “I feel fine so I must be fine” mentality.
Federal Employee Labor Union Files Grievance Against VA’s Smoking Ban
The American Federation of Government Employees claims that the ban violates a 2008 agreement.
November 8, 2019The American Federation of Government Employees claims that the ban violates a 2008 agreement.
‘Smoking Gun’ Email Revives Employee’s Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Don't be so short-sighted as to fire an employee because you believe she suffers from a disability, and then confirm that belief in writing.
November 7, 2019Don’t be so short-sighted as to fire an employee because you believe she suffers from a disability, and then confirm that belief in writing.
Decision on Positive Drug Test Reveals the Future of Medical Pot and Drug Testing
The difficult intersection between the lawful use of impairing drugs and the ADA continues to be sorted out.
November 6, 2019The difficult intersection between the lawful use of impairing drugs and the ADA continues to be sorted out.
An Employee’s Disability Is Not a ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card for Workplace Misconduct
Given the circumstances in Williams v. Graphic Packaging, treat the employee the same as you would have treated him or her if the disability didn’t exist.
November 4, 2019Given the circumstances in Williams v. Graphic Packaging, treat the employee the same as you would have treated him or her if the disability didn’t exist.
Personalization Versus Ease of Use
As we look to offer employees a highly personalized experience, do we unintentionally make it harder to access benefits information?
November 4, 2019As we look to offer employees a highly personalized experience, do we unintentionally make it harder to access benefits information?
Health Care Surveys Show Employers What to Expect in 2020
Employers are increasingly addressing macro trends in their strategies, according to annual surveys conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the National Business Group on Health.
October 24, 2019Employers are increasingly addressing macro trends in their strategies, according to annual surveys conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the National Business Group on Health.
The 16th Nominee for the “Worst Employer of 2019” Is … the Shameful Wall Builder
If you permit a working environment in which this “wall of shame” could exist, you might be the worst employer of 2019.
October 14, 2019If you permit a working environment in which this “wall of shame” could exist, you might be the worst employer of 2019.
The Past and Present of Mental Health Treatment
A new book helps assess previous miscalculations and move ahead rather than stubbornly hold on to stigmas from the past.
October 4, 2019A new book helps assess previous miscalculations and move ahead rather than stubbornly hold on to stigmas from the past.