For a discussion of whether a contagious disease is a disability under the ADA consult Americans with Disabilities Act: Employee Rights & Employer Obligations, Copyright 2009, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group, on
For a discussion of “who is a qualified individual with a disability” under the ADAconsult Americans with Disabilities Act: Employee Rights & Employer Obligations, Copyright 2009, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group, on
For a discussion of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008consult Americans with Disabilities Act: Employee Rights & Employer Obligations, Copyright 2009, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group, on
Family Medical Leave Act
For a discussion of whether the flu or a general illness entitles an employee to FMLA coverage consult Labor and Employment Law; Copyright 2009, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group, on
For a general discussion of the FMLA and the Dept. of Labor’s 2009 FMLA Regulations consult Labor and Employment Law; Copyright 2009, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group, on
National Labor Relations Act
For a discussion of the right to strike under the NLRA to protest health and safety conditions consult National Labor Relations Act: Law & Practice, Copyright 2008, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group, on
Occupational Safety and Health
For a discussion of employer duties to ensure a safe workplace consult Labor and Employment Law; Copyright 2009, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group, on
To review HR policies concerning emergency medical procedures consult BNA, Inc., HR Policy Handbook, Copyright 2007, The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., on lexis.com (for lexis.com subscribers).
For explanations, checklists, and agency guidance on pandemic flu consult CCH Employment Safety & Health Guide, Copyright 2009, CCH Incorporated, on lexis.com (for lexis.com subscribers).
Workers’ Compensation
For a discussion of when exposure to infectious diseases is considered “arising out of employment, consult Larson's Workers' Compensation Law, Copyright 2008, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group,
For a discussion of personal injury caused by “accidental” infectious diseases, consult Larson's Workers' Compensation Law, Copyright 2008, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group, on