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PTSD/PTSI

Broad Disability Provisions Under USERRA

Did you know? The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) contains much broader disability provisions than the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). First, USERRA applies to virtually ALL employers, regardless of size. Therefore, when reemploying a servicemember the employer should be aware that reasonable accommodations may …

PTSD/PTSI Minnesota CLE Spring of 2014

PTSD – or as many prefer, “Post Traumatic Stress Injury” (PTSI) – is becoming a major issue in many areas of the law. From criminal prosecutions of veterans who may be suffering from the condition, to accommodating returning employee servicemembers under the ADA and USERRA, it is a growing area of concern …