ADA Expert Rachel Shaw on Workplace Accommodations and Compliance

🎙️ The Sixth Circuit recently gave employers insight into when night blindness triggers ADA protections.   In this episode of our Litigation Lens podcast, Michael Nail and Heather Ptasznik break down a Sixth Circuit decision affirming a jury verdict for an employee on ADA disability discrimination and retaliation claims based on night blindness.   They share practical takeaways for employers on timing, documentation, and recognizing accommodation requests.   Listen here: https://bit.ly/4tkdBEe   #employmentlaw #accommodations #ADA

Sat through some excellent webinars lately. Here's what kept me up at night... I'll be honest, even as someone who lives and breathes People & Culture, the scale of what's coming through the Employment Rights Act 2025 has made me sit up and pay attention. I've been working through Amanda Chadwick's employment law webinars to make sure I'm across it all. And the picture is clear: this isn't a "we'll deal with it when it lands" moment. This is a "get ahead of it now" moment. Because here's the thing most managers don't know what's coming. And when they don't know, People teams carry the fallout. Some of the changes are already here. Others land in April. More follow through 2026 and 2027. Fire and rehire. Day-one rights for paternity and parental leave. Automatic unfair dismissal protections expanding. Bereavement leave. Stronger maternity protections. Each one of these touches a real person in your organisation. The HR professionals I respect most aren't waiting for implementation guides to land in their inbox. They're already in conversations with their leadership teams. They're reviewing policies now. They're building manager capability before it becomes urgent. My challenge to you: what's one thing you're doing this month to prepare? Drop it in the comments as I genuinely want to know. And if you haven't already, look up Amanda Chadwick's webinars. Genuinely excellent. 🙌 #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRightsAct2025 #HRLeadership #PeopleAndCulture #UKEmploymentLaw #PeopleFirst #HRCommunity

The Assent of the Employment Rights Bill means new rules around compassionate and bereavement leave. In our latest HR Untangled podcast, Helen shares her take. 🎧 Listen to full podcast at: https://linktr.ee/DawsonHR

Safety still comes first. A court recently ruled that an employee who threatened coworkers lost protections under both FMLA and ADA, even though mental health was part of the situation. The reminder for employers: • FMLA does not prevent employers from requiring leave • ADA does not protect threatening behavior • Clear workplace violence policies matter and courts will enforce them This is a good moment to review policies and make sure managers know when and how to escalate concerns.

Legal and HR teams shouldn't be left to manage regulations like the ADA, workers' comp, FMLA, and EEO. Not when there's an expert available with fluency in disability law and its effective implementation. With the right guidance, employers can rely on CRCs to help approach accessibility with confidence. #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #RehabilitationCounseling

Employers want ways to optimize operations and resources across all aspects of business. A #HiringManager tasked with finding someone with expertise in disability to manage #workerscomp cases, #FMLA, #EEO, and all things #ADA doesn't need to look for an HR professional. They can find so much more in a CRC. That knowledge of disability law isn't even the end of their skill set! They bring #counseling, #vocationalassessment, #jobdevelopment, and holistic, people-first skills to every role. A #CertifiedRehabilitationCounselor is going to deliver the biggest ROI on topics like #employmentregulations, #workplaceaccommodations, and creating a workplace that feels welcoming and equitable. If it seems like I'm always posting about CRCs as if they can do it all, it's because they can. It's why they deserve to be well compensated in high-level roles in every organization and company across the country. A lot of employers are doing just that and not looking back.

Proud to contribute to the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Labor & Employment Law Blog on a topic that comes up constantly in practice: how worker’s compensation, the ADA, FMLA, and disability law often intersect in work injury cases.

Can an employee’s medical condition implicate both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? 🩺   Yes, but the two laws use distinct eligibility frameworks and impose different obligations for employers. Courtney Lee (of counsel, Las Vegas) and Leah Shepherd (writer, Washington, D.C.) break down the differences between the ADA and FMLA and employers’ obligations under them: https://bit.ly/46rnfem   #employmentlaw #leavesofabsence #reasonableaccommodation

This week’s HR tip reminds caregivers that emotional work still requires professional structure. Oversharing can unintentionally shift focus away from the client. Families rely on consistency, neutrality, and calm presence. Professional boundaries are a sign of respect, not distance. They create safety for everyone involved. Learn more about our caregiver culture at www.eldercaretexas.com #HomeCareProfessionals #CareLeadership #CaregiverSupport

Retaliation isn’t an accident. When you report discrimination or harassment or take FMLA, you’re protected, but some employers decide it’s cheaper to push you out than fix the problem. That’s why people see sudden bad reviews, write ups, “position eliminated,” or a hostile shift right after they speak up. Save this and document everything from the moment you report. #WorkplaceRetaliation #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceRights #EmployeeRights #FMLA #SexualHarassment #DiscriminationAtWork #WrongfulTermination #HR #WriteUp #PIP #JobAdvice