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Selected articles concerning employment related issues noted by law firms

Selected articles concerning employment related issues noted by law firms
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Can we require an employee to see our doctor before returning to work?
Franczek Radelet PC
We have an employee returning from FMLA leave due to his own serious health condition.

5th Circuit - impaired employee may be excused from heightened reporting requirement for FMLA leave
Ogletree Deakins
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal has held that an impaired individual may not be required to comply directly with her employer?s heightened reporting requirements associated with FMLA leave.

Third Circuit rules on whistleblower protection and informal complaints
Hodgson Russ LLP
Employees are protected under Section 510 of ERISA from discharge, discipline, or other discrimination based on the employee's testimony or participation in any "inquiry or proceeding" related to compliance or enforcement of ERISA obligations.

Self-insured group health plans must arrange for independent external claims review
Bond Schoeneck & King
Self-insured group health plans are not subject to the New York State Insurance Department's existing external appeals process for claims denied by insurers.
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Full post as published by New York Public Personnel Law on September 15, 2010 (boomark / email).