May 4, 2012

Karen Buesing and Arlene Kline were quoted in the South Florida Business Journal article titled "Companies Discover New Ways to Challenge Unemployment Pay." The article discusses the recent changes to state law that include more restrictions to unemployment compensation. 

Buesing states "The statute formerly required that the law be construed liberally in favor of the employee. Employees could engage in clear misconduct and still get benefits. Previously, they had to show willful and wanton disregard of employer's interests. Now, it's just conscious disregard. Also, chronic absenteeism can be misconduct."

The article also discusses changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Congress recently broadened the umbrella of conditions under which employees can claim disability.

Kline states "Previously someone with cancer, in remission, would have been ruled out if they had no symptoms. Now, you likely are covered."