One of the Most Dangerous Work Postures By Richard Bunch, PhD, PT, CBES and Trevor Bardarson, PT, OCS, CBES For many years now we have lectured nationally about the harmful effects of non-neutral neck postures. When the head is flexed…

Should a Physical Exam be Part of a Physical Abilities Test? By Richard Bunch, PhD, PT, CBES and Trevor Bardarson, PT, OCS, CBES The issue as to how many people are hired and become injured when performing their job duties…

Court Finds Elevated Risk of COVID-19 Complications is Not a Covered Disability under Federal Law Blog by Venable LLP – Brian J. Clark and Allison B. Gotfried On September 28, 2021, Venable LLP attorneys Brian Clark and Allison Gotfried secured…

Exercise Balls for Office Chairs- Are they Good for You? It is well known that sitting all day is bad for you. Consequently, it is inevitable that people will look for innovative types of chairs to improve health while sitting….

The following information was derived from the journal publication: Job Absenteeism Costs of Obesity in the United States – National and State-Level Estimates published by Cawley et al in the July, 2021 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental…

In a healthy person, insulin helps turn food into energy. Your stomach breaks down carbohydrates into sugars. They enter the bloodstream, prompting your pancreas to release the hormone insulin in just the right amount. It helps your cells use the…

An Assistant to Perform Essential Functions Is Not a Reasonable Accommodation Reference: Law Firm of Shawe Rosenthal LLP Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer is not required to provide an assistant to perform an employee’s essential job functions,…

The Compensability of After-Hours Work Injuries From the law office of: Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC – Alicia W. Birach, Michael A. Cassar, Brian G. Goodenough, Tyler J. Olney and Michael D. Sanders,/ Industries should be aware about laws…

Using the “Direct Threat” Defense to Withdraw an Offer of Hire to a Person with a Disability An employer may assert a “direct threat” defense when making a determination not to hire an applicant with a disability when the employer…

Employee Incapable of Complying with Valid Safety Requirements is Not a “Qualified” Individual An employee who is categorically unable to comply with an employer’s valid workplace safety requirement is not a “qualified” individual under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),…