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Note to employers: Handle accommodation requests with care
March / April 2018
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 777
Abstract: An employee submitted a note to her employer from her chiropractor requesting a reduced schedule and the employer told her that she needed to submit a physician’s note instead. As this article relates, this exchange eventually led to the employee’s termination. The Eleventh Circuit had to decide whether the employer had failed to accommodate the employee in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Holton v. First Coast Service Options, Inc., No. 16-15289, Aug. 11, 2017 (11th Cir.)
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The sequence of events can be a key factor in Title VII cases
January / February 2018
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 777
Abstract: To successfully prove a Title VII claim, a claimant must identify at least one co-worker who was treated more favorably by the employer under nearly identical circumstances. But in a recent Fifth Circuit case, the employee alleging discrimination couldn’t produce such an example. As this article examines, he also failed to persuade the court on his retaliation claim. Alkhawaldeh v. Dow Chemical Co., No. 16-20069, Mar. 15, 2017 (5th Cir.)
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Review in case of divorce – When it’s critical to revise your estate plan
March / April 2015
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 777
Abstract: When an estate plan is originally crafted, many of its strategies are likely centered on the person’s spouse. For this reason, it’s crucial to update the plan as soon as possible when divorce proceedings begin. This article details steps to take regarding how to update an estate plan in case of divorce.
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Office staff overworked? — Take the load off by outsourcing certain tasks
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 777
Abstract: With the passage of health care reform come many new rules and regulations. If clinical and office staff are having some trouble getting all the work done — right and on time — perhaps the practice should consider outsourcing certain tasks to outside vendors. This article discusses the kinds of tasks (and not just administrative) that may be suitable for outsourcing and lists three factors that can help determine initial feasibility.
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Fight the good fight – 7 strategies for struggling nonprofits
August / September 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 777
Abstract: In this economy, nonprofits have already taken many steps to cut costs. Wage freezes, staff cuts, eliminating out-of-town travel and many other money-saving measures are now the norm. But there are other actions that can help ensure the organization stays afloat. Seven are discussed, including relying more heavily on board members and reviewing the nonprofit’s investment portfolio to find assets that aren’t generating operating income.