Fitness for Duty Exams Scrutinized by Federal Court in Illinois
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer may require medical examinations or make inquiries of employees about disabilities as long as the such examinations or inquiries are job related and consistent with business necessity. The employer bears the burden of proof of business necessity and job relatedness. Frequently, issues arise when employees develop medical conditions or behaviors that could affect performance and safety, and...
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