United States: Health & Safety

The FIFA World Cup is a widely celebrated and watched sporting event, and therefore a natural impetus for employers to bring employees together.

Two recent Georgia Court of Appeals cases have clarified what constitutes a "prominent" posting location for workers' compensation physician panels, potentially shifting control of medical treatment authorization. These decisions establish new standards that could significantly impact employer compliance strategies and claim exposure management.

As employers navigate post-pandemic return-to-office policies, they face increasing requests from employees seeking remote work as a disability accommodation under the ADA. Recent federal appellate decisions provide crucial guidance on when full-time telework must be granted and when employers can require in-person attendance based on essential job functions. Understanding how courts analyze these fact-specific accommodation requests is essential for employers developing defensible remote work policies.