
Unclear job descriptions can lead to ADA claim confusion
Was the employee in Stephenson v. Pfizer, Inc. driven out of her job when her employer failed to accommodate her disability? The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of her employer on an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…
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Great expectations – Employee requests pregnancy accommodation – with mixed results
Employers should always be careful when weighing pregnancy accommodation requests, even when they’re following facially neutral policies — ones that don’t appear to be discriminatory on their face. The employer in Legg v. Ulster County…
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Title VII in the courts – Exercise caution when considering transfer requests
When might denying an employee’s transfer request be considered an adverse employment action under Title VII and Section 1983? In Bonenberger v. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit weighed…
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ADA claim – Even accommodating employers may risk litigation
Employers can offer a variety of accommodations to disabled employees and still be sued for violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Such was the case in Kelleher v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
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Two Martin Pringle Attorneys Named to Wichita Business Journal’s 2017 40 Under 40 Class
Martin Pringle Attorneys at Law is proud to announce that Anna Ritchie and Zach Wiggins have been named to the Wichita Business Journal's 2017 40 Under 40 Class.
Anna and Zach will be recognized at an awards dinner in June.
Other Martin…
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Martin Pringle Attorney Recognized by KU Law School
Martin Pringle Attorney, Martin Bauer, and his wife, Ann, were recognized as James Woods Green Medallions honorees at the University of Kansas School of Law Medallion Dinner Saturday night.
The James Woods Green Medallions are named in…
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Martin Pringle’s Employment Newsletter is Going Paperless!
Don’t worry, we will still be offering the same great content we always have, only you will receive it in your email inbox.
If you currently receive a printed copy of our newsletter, this is the last print copy you will receive. If you…
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OSHA Regulations and Post-accident Drug Testing of Employees
On May 12, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor issued new regulations and “Supplemental Information” pertaining to the reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses. The bulk of…
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MP Attorney, Marcia Wood, Pens Op-Ed
Martin Pringle Attorney, Marcia Wood, recently had an op-ed on court funding published by the Wichita Eagle.
Read the editorial here, "Legislature needs to make court funding a priority."
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MP Adoption Attorney’s Article Featured on Wichita Moms Blog
Martin Pringle Adoption Attorney, Megan Monsour, recently had an article featured on Wichita Mom's Blog, April 4. The article, "Adoption: Leading with Love," offers insightful perspective on leading with love and joy.
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