Almost every employer has experienced it: the employee who suddenly seems a little “off,” the rumors circulating among the co-workers that he is “odd,” “strange” or “crazy,” and then the resulting concerns from employees who are uncomfortable around, or fearful of, the labeled employee.
Perceived Mental Impairment in the Workplace
Employers who take action because there are rumors that a certain employee is "crazy," "psycho" or "nuts" often find themselves the subject of an Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") lawsuit facing claims that they regarded the individual as mentally disabled. What's an employer to do?
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