While there are some similarities between the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they have distinctly different purposes. The PWFA covers workers who weren’t eligible for accommodations under the ADA. If you have at...
ADA
Termination After Accommodation
Question: We have an employee no longer physically capable of their job. We have tried to accommodate, but the condition has not improved. Is there anything else we need to do before letting them go? Answer: The first thing you’ll want to do is make sure that you’ve...
Can we ask employees if they are taking any medications that may impair their abilities to do their job?
Generally, no. The Americans with Disabilities Act restricts employers from asking medical questions of employees and protects the privacy of medical information. Asking about prescription medications would fall into the category of a medical-related inquiry and...