Author: Krishna Balasubramani
Washington – COVID-19 Incident Reports, Workers’ Comp, Wage and Leave Issues
With the recent news of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington, we want to ensure everyone understands the guidelines for incident reports, workers’ compensation claims, and other employment-related concerns. We have created a Q&A to cover many questions Washington employers may have on this confusing and pressing issue. When should an…
Sather, Byerly & Holloway Welcomes New Partner
Sather, Byerly & Holloway, LLP is pleased to announce Rebecca Watkins is a partner effective July 1, 2018. Rebecca manages the firm’s appellate department. She advises employers on policy development and employment decisions. She also represents Oregon and Washington clients in court before administrative agencies on disputes relating to…
Do you know your employer sponsored wellness program can create Workers Compensation Liability?
An employee twisted her knee while walking – she was off the clock, on a lunch break, and walking off the employer’s premises. However, because she was walking as part of a “walking program” promoted by the employer, she was entitled to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits. Employees were not required…
Join SBH at the Oregon PRIMA Annual Conference
SBH Attorneys Sarah Ewing and Krishna Balasubramani are speaking at the Oregon PRIMA 2015 Annual Conference. The conference is held at Salishan Resort and Spa in Gleneden Beach September 30- October 2, 2015. Sarah, along with Regina Jackson, an ADA specialist, will speak on Thursday October 1, 2015 about the interactions of…
Federal Court ruling suggests that every disabling Workers’ Compensation claim should trigger ADA interactive process
By: Krishna Balasubramani Judge Michael Simon issued a decision in Dunlap v. Liberty Natural Products, Inc. (April 20, 2015) addressing the overlap between the ADA and a Workers’ Compensation claim. The Defendant employer received a Notice of Closure that “classified Plaintiff’s claim as disabling under Oregon workers’ compensation law.” He…
US Supreme Court Issues Two Title VII Decisions That Favor Employers
On June 24, 2013 the US Supreme Court issued 2 decisions dealing with Title VII cases. Both cases were decided by a divided 5-4 court and were decidedly ‘employer friendly’. Somewhat predictably, the same 5 conservative justices were in the majority on both cases. The Supreme Court accepted review of…
Teleworking: Employer Beware
The CEO of Yahoo! recently created headlines by ending the company’s telecommuting or teleworking program. Perhaps not surprisingly, the decision was met with criticism by those who consider it to be going against a modern trend. To be more precise, the practice of telecommuting has grown dramatically in recent years, increasing 31 percent in 2009…
Employer may have violated ADA and state law by using post-offer medical information in discipline and WC
Employee sued employer alleging workers’ compensation retaliation. Employee alleged the employer misused her post-offer medical questionnaire to terminate her employment and reduce workers’ compensation benefits. The claim was brought under ORS 659A.133. However, the court relied on provisions of the ADA, including 42 USC Sec 12112(d)(3). The court cited precedent…
Welcome to the new SBH Blog
The world of employment and workers’ compensation law is ever changing. The changes are not predictable and it does not make sense to wait until the next quarterly newsletter to update our clients. Blogs are a perfect way for SBH attorneys to communicate regarding important new legal issues, case law…
