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Careful Maintenance of Employee Medical Records May Help Avoid Needless Litigation

Posted in Americans With Disabilities Act; EEOC Developments

Employers often find themselves in possession of medical information about their employees, particularly when making determinations regarding leaves of absence, disability accommodations, or when implementing employee wellness programs. Recent developments in federal law, however, and guidance from the EEOC have taught that the manner in which this information is maintained can be a ticking litigation time bomb if not diffused correctly.

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