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Does the employer have the right to disregard the disability if the policy of the company is to discipline an employee even though he has ADA?
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∙ 14y ago
Absolutely not it goes against the ADA.Its a federal law
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Do I pay FICA while on long term disability?
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Can your employer make you buy disability insurance?
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Is group life insurance deductible as a business expense?
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