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Genetic Discrimination

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Employment Law Manual

Employee Health: Iowa

Updated to reflect development relating to the accommodation of medical marijuana at work, effective July 1, 2020.
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Employment Law Manual

Disabilities (ADA): Virginia

Updated to reflect amendments to the Virginia Human Rights Act regarding pregnancy accommodations, effective July 1, 2020.
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Employment Law Manual

Disabilities (ADA): Nevada

Updated to reflect the change of the term marijuana with cannabis under state law, effective July 1, 2020.
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April 1, 2020

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News

EEOC Webinar Answers Important COVID-19 Questions

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) hosted a webinar providing valuable advice and answers to employers' Frequently Asked Questions concerning COVID-19 and compliance with federal antidiscrimination laws.
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Employment Law Manual

Disabilities (ADA): Rhode Island

Updated to reflect amendments regarding service animals, effective July 8, 2019.
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Employment Law Manual

Disabilities (ADA): Connecticut

Updated to reflect guidance released by the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities regarding pregnancy protections.
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Editor's Choice

Employee Wellness

Enhanced to improve the organization and provide additional expository information.
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Employment Law Manual

Disabilities (ADA): Vermont

Updated to reflect the state recreational marijuana law, effective July 1, 2018.
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Employment Law Manual

Disabilities (ADA): Wisconsin

Updated to include information on case law regarding leave as a reasonable accommodation under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Employment Law Manual

Disabilities (ADA): Arkansas

Updated to include amendments to the state medical marijuana law and the law regarding service animals in public accommodations, effective July 31, 2017.

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HR guidance regarding policies and practices to address the new and challenging area of discrimination based on genetic information.

Genetic Discrimination: Key Items

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