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Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

ADA Does Not Excuse Disruptive Employee Behavior but May Require Accommodations to Help Avoid Outbursts

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Recently, we have seen an unusual spike in client situations involving legal claims associated with discipline or discharge of employees who engage in threatening or disruptive behavior in the workplace....more

Butler Snow LLP

The ADA and the Volatile Employee

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Jerry’s generally a good employee, but he hasn’t been acting quite right. Co-workers have been taken aback that he’s lost his cool over relatively trivial issues. Although he hasn’t made any overt threats, he gets worked up...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Responding To Violence In the Workplace – A “Catch 22” For Employers

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The recent instances of violence in the workplace remind us of the complex task facing employers. Employers must maintain a safe work environment for employees while operating within the parameters of the many federal and...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

When is Aberrant Workplace Behavior Sufficient to Justify Termination?

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Aberrant workplace behavior caused by stress or a psychological condition is not uncommon. However, such behavior can also cause employers to become anxious regarding how to lawfully deal with the disruption and its effect on...more

Snell & Wilmer

The Difficult Dilemma Facing Employers When It Comes to Threats of Workplace Violence

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Unfortunately, headlines of tragic acts of violence in the workplace continue – and it is a trend that is not abating. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates that approximately 2 million workers are...more

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Addressing and Preventing Workplace Violence

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The subject of workplace violence has unfortunately made headlines once again after a news anchor and cameraman were killed by a former co-worker in Virginia last week. Employers are understandably concerned and have...more

Carlton Fields

5 Workplace Safety Tips to Protect Employees from Violent Co-Workers (While Complying with Employment Laws)

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According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), homicide is the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States. This article gives employers practical advice aimed at keeping the...more

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