Author: Murphy Law

You May Be Entitled to Job Accommodations Are you pregnant and employed? If so, hopefully you won’t be too shocked at the way your employer treats you after they hear the news. Pregnancy discrimination is a huge problem in American companies. A recent New York Times investigation uncovered numerous instances […]

Should You Have Employee Status? There are upsides to being an independent contractor. You have more freedom than a salaried employee—that is, when it comes to what you’re paid, when you work, and how you do your job, you’re the one who sets the terms.    But you’re also not […]

There are no formal procedures, but there are things you should know Perhaps you’ve suffered an illness or injury. If so, like many other Americans, one day you may need to request accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, employers with 15 or more employees—as well […]

Job and schedule modifications are only the tip of the iceberg Do you have a physical or mental health condition that makes it hard for you to do your job? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities in the workplace. But […]

What employers do and do not have to do Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to make certain accommodations for workers with disabilities. “Reasonable accommodation” is the term used for changes made to allow workers with disabilities to do their jobs. Employers are required to make […]