Monthly Archives: November 2013
Ways an Employee May Ask for a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA
If an individual with disabilities needs reasonable accommodation at their workplace, the individual must request the accommodation from the employer. When an employee makes their request, an employer should determine whether the employee’s medical condition falls within the parameters of disability under the ADA. Disability is defined by the recent amendments to the ADA… Read More »
What Businesses with up to 50 Employees Need to Know About the Affordable Care Act
Numerous provisions of the Affordable Care Act are slated to go into effect in 2013 and 2014. Many of these provisions will affect employers with up to 50 employees, and it is critical for businesses to be prepared. The U.S. Small Business Administration delineated some of these major changes, which include: Small Business Health… Read More »
The Basics of Following Labor Laws When Hiring Interns
Internships at for-profit entities must comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Department of Labor has issued a guide to help employers comply with the legal wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA. The law defines the term “employ” very broadly, and those who qualify as employees rather than trainees must be… Read More »
Immigrant Visas for Religious Workers
There are two types of immigrant visas for religious workers in the United States. One is the SD, for ministers of religion. The second is the SR for certain religious workers. The SD and SR categories are distinct from the Temporary Religious Workers category. According to the Department of State, in order to qualify… Read More »
