Written by: Greta Ravitsky A Texas hospital has recently been the subject of much media coverage due to its controversial hiring policy that bars overweight applications from consideration. Per the hiring policy, which was instituted last year at the Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, the hospital would only consider potential employees with a body mass… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Class Actions – All State & Federal Discrimination Claims
Subscribe to Class Actions – All State & Federal Discrimination Claims RSS FeedAccessibility Obligations of Medical Providers to Provide Care to Individuals with Disabilities
Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), private health care providers, including clinics, hospitals and doctor’s offices, as places of public accommodation, are required to provide their services to individuals with disabilities in an accessible manner. Specifically, the ADA requires that providers provide individuals with disabilities full and equal access to their… Continue Reading
2012 HEAL Briefings for Healthcare and Wellness Executive and HR Professionals – EBG Atlanta Office
A monthly breakfast law briefing and networking series specifically designed for health care and wellness company executives and human resources professionals. This informative series will address labor and employment issues during these challenging times and offer solutions. For additional information and to register, contact Carla Llarena or by tel: (404) 869-5363. February 8, 2012 Today’s OSHA: What Healthcare… Continue Reading
Employee or Independent Contractor? Enforcement Efforts Increase in the Home Health Care Industry
By: Kara M. Maciel Identifying and eradicating the misclassification of employees as independent contractors continues to be a key objective for the Obama Administration. The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) and the IRS have intensified their enforcement efforts regarding worker misclassification, and audits have increased substantially, particularly within the home health industry. In September 2011, the DOL and IRS announced an effort to… Continue Reading