Tips and Articles on HR Best Practices, HR Outsourcing, and HR Compliance
Can Employers Deny Remote Work as an ADA Accommodation?
Remote work is one of the most requested ADA accommodations, but employers can deny it when essential functions require on‑site presence and documentation supports that conclusion. The key is accuracy: job descriptions, help‑wanted ads, and clearly defined mental and physical requirements determine whether remote work is reasonable, effective, or legally defensible.
What Counts as Retaliation in the Workplace? Examples, Legal Risks, and How Employers Avoid It
Retaliation claims often stem from structural gaps employers don’t see — unlawful policies, untrained managers, and HR personnel without the compliance depth to manage protected activity. Understanding what counts as retaliation and how employers unintentionally create it is essential to reducing exposure.
Can I Fire Someone Who Just Came Back from FMLA Leave?
Most employers asking this question are already in trouble. The FMLA does not make someone unfireable — but it creates a legal presumption that any adverse action taken close to protected leave was caused by that leave. Overcoming it requires documentation that existed before the leave began, consistent treatment of similarly situated employees, and managers who know what not to say. This post covers what the law actually prohibits, when termination is defensible, and the specific patterns that can get companies sued.
HELP…We Just Received an EEOC Complaint! What Next?
An EEOC charge is not just a complaint — it’s the gateway to litigation. Employers must act quickly, strategically, and in alignment with legal counsel. These Dos and Don’ts explain what to do first and how HR outsourcing or a Fractional CHRO can support you in building a defensible response.