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5 Things You Should Know About the Americans with Disabilities Act | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

August 18, 2022

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 makes it illegal for companies to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability, according to the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This legislation, which has been amended in the years since it was originally signed into law, provides guidelines to employers for accommodating and being fair … Continued

Four Misunderstood Terms in the Americans with Disabilities Act | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

November 22, 2021

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Despite its broad coverage, there’s a lot of confusion about what the law requires and what its terms entail. A big reason for this confusion is the language of the law itself; the ADA speaks of nebulous concepts like undue hardship … Continued

Remaining ADA-Compliant Under COVID-19 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

June 24, 2020

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The coronavirus crisis has forced human resources teams to juggle more challenges than ever before, from employee benefits and sick leave to new teleworking policies. On top of this, the drastic change in the American workplace has spawned new laws and protocols, while raising questions about how these new regulations affect standing legislation like the … Continued

Service Animals in the Workplace | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

February 25, 2020

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In 2020, many people with disabilities use the emotional and physical support provided by a service animal. This means that the workplace has seen an increase of these service animals over the last decade and therefore the workforce needs to be educated on this changing environment. Let’s take a look at what constitutes a service … Continued

Ask the Experts: Mandatory Flu Shots | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

October 19, 2018

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Question: Can we require our employees to get flu shots? Answer: While there is no law that prohibits employers from mandating flu shots — and in some states, the law requires all healthcare workers to get flu shots — you should carefully determine if the benefits to your business outweigh the risks. There has been … Continued

Ask the Experts: Service Dogs and the ADA | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

October 2, 2018

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Question: We have a new employee in our call center who has a service dog. She came to her interview and trained without the dog, but is now asking if she can bring her dog to work. Do we have to accommodate her request? Answer: The first step will be to determine whether the dog … Continued

Federal Employment Law Update – February 2018 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

March 2, 2018

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IRS Releases Publication 15 and W-4 Withholding Guidance for 2018 On January 31, 2018, the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Publication 15 — Introductory Material, which includes the following: 2018 federal income tax withholding tables. Exempt Form W-4. New information on: Withholding allowance. Withholding on supplemental wages. Backup withholding. Moving expense reimbursement. Social Security … Continued

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5 Things You Should Know About the Americans with Disabilities Act | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Four Misunderstood Terms in the Americans with Disabilities Act | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Remaining ADA-Compliant Under COVID-19 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Service Animals in the Workplace | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Ask the Experts: Mandatory Flu Shots | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Ask the Experts: Service Dogs and the ADA | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Federal Employment Law Update – February 2018 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

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