An ADA question our clients frequently ask is, “Are job reassignments considered reasonable accommodations even if the new role pays less than the current role?” A recent court case out of Tennessee suggests that YES, lower-paying roles can be reasonable job accommodations if there are no other positions available for which that employee is qualified….
Employee behavioral and mental health programs aren’t valuable if workers aren’t engaging with them. For some employee populations, this is a particular challenge, especially if computer or smart phone access outside of work is limited. To combat this, ComPsych recommends on-site programs, offering employees easier and direct access to resources in the workplace. This not…
Did you know that the United States is 1 of 7 countries in the United Nations that does not offer Paid Parental Leave? While the United States does not offer a federal paid leave, some states do and that list grows more every year. States like California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, New York, Washington, Massachusetts,…
Our Learning & Organizational Excellence (LOE) Consultants have been having lots of client conversations that sound something like this: Client HR/ Well-Being Leader: “We’re forming a team of Mental Health (or Well-Being) Champions to provide peer support. Do you have any training would you recommend for this group?” ComPsych LOE Consultant: “Absolutely! We have a…
For the 20th consecutive year, ComPsych is thrilled to honor organizations that have prioritized the health and well-being of their employees via the Health at Work Awards. This year, there was an extremely competitive applicant pool representing companies and organizations across various sizes, industries and geographic locations. The panel of experts from ComPsych’s Health and…
When an employee’s disability poses a threat to themselves or others, can their condition be accommodated? Generally, no; to quote the EEOC, “the ADA permits an employer to require that an individual not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others in the workplace.” But what constitutes a “direct threat” under…
The landscape of leadership is evolving, and the pressure on leaders to support employee well-being while continuing to develop themselves has never been greater. As expectations rise, leaders shoulder immense responsibilities, yet many lack the tailored support needed to navigate these demands effectively. The Empowered Leadership Coaching Experience was designed to close this gap, offering…
Understanding Menopause: What You Need to Know Menopause, which literally means “pausing the month,” in Greek is a significant transition in a woman’s life that goes beyond its Greek roots. In the U.S., women typically reach menopause around age 51, with about 6,000 women entering this phase each day. This transition unfolds in three stages:…
It bears repeating that when an employer is faced with an ADA accommodation request, it’s extremely important to engage in the interactive process and do it well. Why? Take this recent settlement of a case brought by the EEOC concerning an outpatient surgery center in Virginia. In EEOC v. Northern Virginia Surgery Center, the plaintiff,…
For HR and benefits teams looking to increase employee engagement with the valuable, often life-changing mental health and well-being resources, there’s a variety of options. Interestingly, in a recent analysis of ComPsych’s book of business and ongoing discussions with customers, we found that introducing Well-Being Coaching was a game changer. In fact, an analysis of…
During our coaching sessions, clients often ask “do we have to offer a disabled employee a different position if she can no longer perform her essential job duties?” This is quite a hot-button topic for the courts and a vexing issue for employers. That is because, over the years, the courts have split over whether…
For many of us, shorter days, less sunlight, and colder weather are a recipe for increased lethargy and reduced activity. After all, it’s hard to leave the cozy comfort of bed for an early morning workout in frigid temperatures or force us to go to the gym after work when it’s already pitch black outside….