Articles by Elizabeth Falcone

The courts agree: Those who threaten violence in the workplace lose their ADA protection.

Be clear and thoughtful about policies and how changes affect the workforce.

 The agency now has an electronic system that makes it easier to file charges. 

Attorneys have gotten creative in tying misconduct to a disability. One case may have pushed the envelope too far.

Assistive animals could start running wild in the workplace, so employers must carefully consider each request.

Companies may want to reconsider language in their current confidentiality clauses.

The update to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s pregnancy and discrimination guidelines throws employers a few curve balls. 

Background check rules suffer setbacks.

The ‘workplace’ is anywhere employees can perform their job duties.

EEOC numbers for 2013 indicate that harassment charges are at an all-time high.

Employees want workplace flexibility, but employers have to be cautious.