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Jacob Dobres breaks down the Ohio Supreme Court’s recent landmark decision in the AutoZone case for employers – which significantly impacts temporary total disability compensation claims. Read his latest article to understand the full implications of this ruling and how it affects your business operations: https://lnkd.in/ghijct9f

If you receive permanent total disability (PTD) benefits, can you work, too? Technically, no—and there’s not a lot of wiggle room on this point. Experienced workers’ compensation lawyer Jim Monast shares a recent PTD benefits case involving employment and explains the guidelines for possibly working. 

Too old to work? As the UK population ages, this is likely to become a live issue for many employers and employees in the workplace. Age Discrimination and disputes relating to it can arise in a variety of situations. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/kktC50T21jM #Agediscrimination #oldage #employment #retirement #redundnacy

⚠️ Cause & Effect ⚠️ During a conversation this morning with a UK Government department thats responsible for work and pensions, I heard that the government is well aware of how disabled people are being treated in business if an applicant does, or does not, announce their disability when applying for a role. 1. Pre-Announcement - The stats show that people who announce their disability in a job application are not being hired, irrespective of any guaranteed interview scheme. The stats show a clear discriminatory opinion of disabled people in the workplace. 2. Post-Announcement - Employees are leaving roles soon after discovering the extent to which supportive processes are missing within businesses and how being #DisabilityConfident is no guarantee. The root cause cannot be proven, but the courts are angry and actively punishing those who fail to support disabled people in the workplace and during the application process. Businesses must be able to provide evidence that controls exist to ensure adherence to the #EqualityAct2010 and that inclusion exists throughout the entire organisation. But above all, it's the right thing to do and not what people expect to see in 2024. #DisabilityConfident #Leadership #EmploymentLaw #NOGO #EqualityWatch

Making reasonable adjustments: balancing cost, practicality, and legal compliance for employers - Under the Equality Act 2010, employers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to avoid substantial disadvantages for disabled employees compared to non-disabled employees. This duty applies to various aspects, including provisions, criteria, practices (PCPs), physical features of premises, and the provision of auxiliary aids. The aim is to ensure that disabled individuals can participate fully in the workforce, and failure to comply can lead to claims of discrimination and unfair dismissal. https://lnkd.in/g4FJ_tsW

A Maryland federal court recently entered a consent decree under which a state-run psychiatric facility will pay $270,000 to four female recreation therapists who were underpaid compared to their less experienced male colleague performing the same work. This consent decree resolves a suit filed by the EEOC under the Equal Pay Act. It also guarantees that the female therapists’ pay will be adjusted going forward, and that their pensions will likewise be adjusted to account for the compensation they should have been receiving. https://lnkd.in/etB-r8tp

Too old to work? As the UK population ages, this is likely to become a live issue for many employers and employees in the workplace. Age Discrimination and disputes relating to it can arise in a variety of situations. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/y9U350T21wi #Agediscrimination #oldage #employment #retirement #redundnacy

Multi-state employers face unique challenges, but many are finding solutions with short-term disability plans that overlay state programs. It's all about creating parity among employees. Read Marsh McLennan Agency's benchmarking report on leave management for more insights.  https://lnkd.in/gWdyJ_Ey #LeaveManagement #EmployeeBenefits #HRTrends #MarshMMA

Multi-state employers face unique challenges, but many are finding solutions with short-term disability plans that overlay state programs. It's all about creating parity among employees. Read Marsh McLennan Agency's benchmarking report on leave management for more insights.  https://lnkd.in/gW_d5_eX #LeaveManagement #EmployeeBenefits #HRTrends #MarshMMA

With ongoing reports of Biden’s much-criticized June 27 debate performance and other age-related challenges, polls have indicated that younger voters have a less favorable view of the American president. Similarly, older #employees in the workplace often face age discrimination, frequently being asked about their retirement plans. Find out more about age #discrimination in the workplace and your rights. #Canada #Employmentlaw #Age #Severance #HumanRights