HR Compliance Best Practices through Discussion of Recently Filed Lawsuits
When HR Compliance Fails: How a Workplace Injury Became an ADA and Workers’ Comp Retaliation Case
After a workplace injury, the Plaintiff attempted to report the incident and request light duty — but the employer allegedly ignored workers’ comp reporting rules, refused an accommodation, and terminated him. This case shows how HR compliance breaks down without proper oversight and why SMBs rely on HR outsourcing, outsourced CHROs, and HR consultants to prevent costly ADA and workers’ comp retaliation claims.
When HR Compliance Breaks Down: A Service‑Animal Accommodation Case Every Employer Should Learn From
A long‑term employee requested a simple ADA accommodation—a trained service dog—but the Defendant allegedly delayed the process, withdrew agreed‑upon accommodations, and terminated the Plaintiff after he complained. This case shows how ADA compliance breaks down when employers stall the interactive process and retaliate. Learn how to prevent similar HR compliance failures.
When Hiring Goes Wrong: EEOC Sues Employer for ADA Discrimination After Rejecting Deaf Applicant
Most employers think ADA issues arise only after someone is hired. But the truth is, many ADA violations happen during the hiring process — in job postings, interview scripts, and the assumptions managers make about who can or cannot perform a job.
When Pregnancy, ADA Rights, and HR Compliance Collide: A Cautionary Tale for Employers
A recent pregnancy discrimination lawsuit shows how HR compliance failures—revoking accommodations, ignoring ADA requirements, and mishandling medical documentation—can lead to wrongful termination claims. Employers must follow the ADA interactive process, document decisions, and train managers on pregnancy and disability rights. Strengthen HR compliance now to avoid costly legal exposure.
A Nonprofit & its Executive Director are sued for Disability Discrimination and Violations of the CT Whistleblower Law
In this HR Compliance Blog: Yikes! A former employee sued a national nonprofit and its Executive Director. This complaint disclosed various internal lapses which could have easily been addressed proactively eliminating this lawsuit arising altogether.
A Pennsylvania Nonprofit is sued for Race and Religious Discrimination & Retaliation
HR Compliance Corner: A nonprofit agency supporting disabled people was sued by a former employee alleging she was terminated shortly after she made a complaint of sexual harassment to her manager.