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The U.S. Mental Health Crisis and the Workplace

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Real World Impact: This is the first in a series of Alerts that will provide guidance to employers on navigating the complicated mix of concerns that can arise when dealing with employee mental health issues....more

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New ADA regulations issued on the accessibility of medical diagnostic equipment used by public entities

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On August 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice published a final rule implementing new ADA requirements for accessible medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) used in hospitals, emergency departments, physicians’ offices,...more

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Medical Diagnostic Equipment Accessibility Regulations Announced by DOJ Under Title II of ADA

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To honor the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), on July 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) signed a long-awaited final rule to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for...more

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A New Prescription for Access: The Department of Justice Celebrates Anniversary of the ADA by Finally Issuing Title II Medical...

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To honor the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), on July 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) signed a long-awaited final rule to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for...more

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The Learned Concierge - July 2024, Vol. 10

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The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

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New ACA 1557 Non-Discrimination Rules: Checklist For Healthcare Providers

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On May 6, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its final rule revamping the non-discrimination regulations issued under § 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.  The revised rules apply to all...more

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Mother's Day "pregnancy" quiz!

A lot has changed since Mother's Day 2023. Happy Mother's Day weekend, all, including you dads and kids (we couldn't have done it without you)! How much do you know about pregnancy in the workplace in 2023? Take our quiz...more

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Proposed Revisions to Title II of the ADA Impacting Healthcare Facilities

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The Department of Justice recently published a notice of proposed rulemaking applicable to healthcare entities covered under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act that relates to accessibility to medical diagnostic...more

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DOJ Finalizes Regulations for Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites

Could Similar Regs for Commercial Websites Be Next? The Attorney General has signed off on regulations for the accessibility of state and local government websites and apps to people with disabilities, which will take...more

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Ninth Circuit Green Lights Kiosk Accessibility Class Action

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Ninth Circuit paves the way for nationwide class action concerning the accessibility of healthcare check-in kiosks for individuals who are blind....more

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Public Healthcare Providers Should Prepare for Department of Justice Rule on Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Disabled...

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Studies have shown that persons with disabilities are not being afforded equal access to medical care, including routine examinations, due to a lack of medical diagnostic equipment (MDE). A lack of accessible MDE impacts the...more

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New Proposed Rules Aim to Enhance Healthcare Accessibility for People With Disabilities

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The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently published new proposed rules that update and create various requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973...more

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Out with the Old? Not So Fast! A Quick Review of 2023 Highlights

2023 has brought many updates and changes to the legal landscape. Our blog posts have covered many of them, but you may not remember (or care to remember) them. Before moving on to 2024, let’s take a moment to review our top...more

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Sixth Circuit Approves Hospital’s Exclusion of Nursing Student’s Service Animal

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals approved state-owned hospital’s exclusion of nursing student’s service animal that posed a direct threat to patients and staff with severe allergies where no reasonable...more

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Threat of Harm to Others — What’s an Employer to Do?

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An employee who operates a forklift begins to act erratically. While he had always been a solid performer, his judgment is off, and he is quick to become angry. The supervisor fears he might injure someone. What should the...more

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No Dogs Allowed: Federal Court Rejects Service Dog Accommodation in Hospital Setting

Most of us know that when an employee or visitor to a place of public accommodation requests a reasonable accommodation, the ADA requires an interactive process to make an individualized determination. But what about a...more

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What Employers Need To Know in a Post-Roe World

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On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that protected a woman’s right to have an abortion. In Dobbs, the Supreme Court...more

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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against New York State for Failure to Provide Legally Required Mental Health Services to...

Proskauer, in conjunction with attorneys from Children’s Rights, Disability Rights New York, and the National Health Law Program, have filed a class action lawsuit against New York officials in response to the mental health...more

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Talk About Bruno . . . Health Plan Premium Surcharges & Vaccination Status

Last week, the US Supreme Court blocked the OSHA standard requiring private employers with 100 employees or more to vaccinate-or-test for COVID-19 from taking effect (more info here). With the fate of that standard likely...more

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CMS Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers: Resources for Preparing Your Policies

Under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)’s new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, facilities must draft and implement policies and procedures by December 6, 2021 to ensure covered personnel are fully...more

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Myth Buster: Employers, Vaccine Information, and HIPAA

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With the nation’s ongoing focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, you may be hearing information—and misinformation—about your obligations under HIPAA, the federal Health Information Portability and Accountability Act. In this...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Alexa, Are You Allowed to Be Here? Considerations for Drafting Virtual Assistant Policies for Long Term Care Facilities

Virtual assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Facebook’s Portal, Google’s Nest Hub, and countless others continue growing in popularity as families navigate safely remaining connected with their loved ones receiving long-term...more

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Healthcare Employee Data Privacy during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many novel challenges and questions for employers, from administration of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) leave to managing performance of remote workers. For healthcare...more

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2021: The Year Ahead For Employers

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In 2020, COVID-19 collided with a presidential election, forever altering the workplace as we knew it. In 2021 employers are faced with reimagining the employer/employee relationship while simultaneously trying to keep pace...more

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EEOC Permits Employers To Test Employees For COVID-19 Prior To Entering The Workplace

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Hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinical labs, pharmacies, medical practices and dental practices may now test employees for COVID-19 prior to them entering the workplace. Yesterday, the United States Equal...more

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