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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…