Addiction to drugs or alcohol constitutes a disability that needs to be accommodated by employers. But that duty to accommodate has its limits. “This does not mean they are free…
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FeaturedSpotlight StoryWrongful Dismissal
Courts have repeatedly breached 24-month cap on notice periods, specialized skills might be the factor: Rudner
In several recent decisions, courts have awarded workers reasonable notice periods that extend beyond 24 months — which has widely been viewed as an unofficial cap on damages, barring extraordinary…
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ADR can be faster, easier route to find amicable solutions to workplace disputes: Rudner
Workplaces are complex environments — and fertile ground for disputes. But courts aren’t the only way to settle disagreements between management and workers when things go south. Alternative Dispute Resolution…
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Turning down the heat: Third-party mediation can resolve workplace conflict, repair relationships
By Todd Humber Disputes in the workplace are inevitable. From contract misunderstandings to workplace harassment claims, they can be financially and emotionally taxing for employers and workers alike. In the…
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Stuart Rudner of Rudner Law is joined by Frank Newman and Brian Epstein of Newman HR. They talk through downsizing and layoffs and discuss how to navigate these situations safely…
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Stuart Rudner and the Rudner Law Team look at some examples of workplace don’ts that you may recognize from pop culture and TV.