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Is autism protected by the ADA? A guide for employers

Business Management Daily

However, as with any other disability, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) decides ADA protection on a case-by-case basis. Provide options for hybrid and remote work. Some autistic employees may prefer to avoid social interactions by working from home full-time (or at least some of the time).

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Migraines in the workplace: Your ADA rights and employer obligations

Business Management Daily

As a manager or human resources professional, you likely know the law’s basic requirements. Allowing remote work Some migraine sufferers may also benefit from an accommodation that allows them to work from home when needed. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law.

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Asking Your Boss to Telecommute – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

So one of the ways to keep employees is to give them a benefit – like working from home. My husband is being put on a project in India for three months for work (we currently live in California) and his employer is taking care of our Visas. Basically, telecommuting is when someone works from home.

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Employee benefits for Caregivers in workplaces

HR Digest

Seeing how this role is going to be a big part of work-life, employers need to reconsider their human resource policies to work in this burgeoning need. Caregiving leads to frequent absenteeism, sudden emergency calls, distraction at work, dedicating some hours arranging pickups, scheduling appointments and more.

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How to identify and support a depressed employee

Business Management Daily

Dan guesses Anne might suffer from burnout, depression, or another mental health condition. Human resources, though, advises him not to play armchair psychiatrist when the two meet. Or, maybe allowing the depressed employee to work from home on particularly trying days could help. Brainstorm ideas together.

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The Role of HR Learning and Development in Organisations

Hppy

Learning and development or L&D has always been one of the primary functions of the human resources (HR) department. However, the role of HR learning and development has become even more crucial as the world continues to emerge from the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. Empirical evidence supports this.

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Q&A With Jane: I’m putting longer hours at work remotely

HR Digest

After The HR Digest’s COVID-19 Employers’ Guide , more questions poured in from readers trying to navigate the most pressing issues. To get clarity, we took readers’ queries and concerns to Jane Harper, our resident human resources experts. DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION AT WORK. Can my boss make me return to work?