Headline News: Failure to train managers about workplace requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act can lead to punitive damages against the employer, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has held. Without training of supervisors, an employer's written antidiscrimination policy and ADA compliance manual were not enough to protect the employer from liability for ADA violations by its managers.
The Goals of Supervisor Training
Virtually all employers are aware of the need for good written employment policies as one tool to reduce the risk of employee claims. A training program that supplements the employer's policies provides both a better chance of success in an employee lawsuit and, more importantly...
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