Jen L Cornell

Jen L Cornell

June 23, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Is Telecommuting a Reasonable ADA Accommodation?

The employment lawyer's adage that "no good deed goes unpunished" was thrown into sharp relief by the Sixth Circuit when it looked at telecommuting as a reasonable accommodation for a disabled employee.

By Jen L. Cornell

9 minute read

June 23, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Is Telecommuting a Reasonable ADA Accommodation?

The employment lawyer's adage that "no good deed goes unpunished" was thrown into sharp relief by the Sixth Circuit when it looked at telecommuting as a reasonable accommodation for a disabled employee.

By Jen L. Cornell

9 minute read

October 30, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

Title VII Perils of Gendered Dress Codes

Employers always need to keep in mind differing obligations under antidiscrimination statutes, but the potential pitfalls for employers with regard to transgender employees are enormous.

By Jen L. Cornell

6 minute read

October 10, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

Employers Can Decline Qualifying Leave Under the FMLA

The U.S. Department of Labor's guidelines assist employers in the implementation of the Family Medical Leave Act, but they provide employers with certain benefits as well.

By Jen L. Cornell

8 minute read