Episode 31 Show Notes: Investigating Employees Unreasonable ADA Accommodations Requests

In today’s episode we focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act and specifically some best practices in handling employee accommodation requests that may not necessarily be reasonable. We’ll discuss using job descriptions during internal investigations when an employees allege that they are being discriminated against because of a disability.

In this episode, we examine:

• The importance of well written job descriptions using ADA compliant language
• How to determine if an employee’s request for a reasonable accommodation is a reasonable request or possibly an undue hardship
• The importance of clearly defining essential job functions or Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications on job descriptions
• How to minimize the risk of an EEOC charge for disability discrimination
• The legal definition of undue hardship and the courts’ view of employee requests that are generally considered unreasonable and an undue hardship

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• Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information.
• Check out Natalie's book ‘How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals’ here: https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77

In today’s episode we focus on data privacy and why it matters to HR professionals. Subject matter expert and attorney, Jason Barrett, will shed light on the valuable compliance topic of data privacy and specifically data breaches. He’ll talk about new state laws that HR needs to know about and best practices for employers on how to minimize risk in running afoul of data privacy laws.

In this episode, we explore:

• What exactly is data privacy and why is it important to HR
• Review of the Texas Data and Privacy Secrecy Act
• Review key takeaways and data privacy best practices for employers
• Review key issues for employers when experiencing a data breach
• Employer strategies to minimize risk of non-compliance

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• Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information.
• Check out Natalie's book ‘How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals’ here: https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77

Building on the previous episode, today we're honing in on why management training must be customized to address specific leadership gaps and how interactive, skill-specific training can make all the difference in the world. Expect to gain insights into the essential components of impactful management training, from law compliance to conflict resolution, all designed to empower your leadership teams and prevent workplace issues.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why 'one-size-fits-all' doesn’t work in management training
• The skills needed to effectively handle conflicts
• Implementing the 'Coaching' mindset
• How the right training reduces the need for HR investigation
• … and why on-site training matters

Connect with The HR Investigations Podcast

• Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information.
• Check out Natalie's book ‘How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals’ here: https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77