By Brianna Johnson
As more people are vaccinated and the pressure to return to “normal” grows, we have a unique opportunity to reassess work culture and create jobs that not only embrace, but celebrate, the unique contributions of people…
By Tim Reed Partner - United States FordHarrison LLP
Neurodiverse employees are an enrichment in the workplace who bring new perspectives and specific skills with them. How can US employers hire and support a neurodiverse workforce?…
The prohibition of discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies not only to recruitment and dismissal; it also protects against "hostile" work environments. But what if your work environment is a place of worship and you…
Summary: As John Edler Robison, author of Look Me in the Eye (a treatise on his life with Asperger's Syndrome and Savant Skills) noted, "Neurodiversity is the idea that neurological differences such as autism and are the result of a…
Summary: As John Edler Robison, author of Look Me in the Eye (a treatise on his life with Asperger's Syndrome and Savant Skills) noted, “Neurodiversity is the idea that neurological differences such as autism and are the result of a…
Lawyer Monthly got back in touch with the Phillips & Associates team, and this month we're speaking to Gregory W. Kirschenbaum, a seasoned litigation attorney who is zealous for his clients' civil rights in their workplaces. He…
The following is a list of suggested practices for businesses to consider during the reopening process as they return employees to in-person work after an extended period of working remotely. The following are suggested…
As Judge Richard A. Licht (citing a slightly more well-known source) said in a 2017 court opinion, "I'll get high with a little help from my friends." Four years later, employers may wonder which of their employees are high up…
Service animals in an office setting could be a challenge for employees with severe allergies. (Courtesy photo)
By Christopher Dolan and Vanessa Deniston
This week's question comes from Brian T. who asks:
Q: I work in an office…