Can a Fragrance Allergy Lead to an ADA or FMLA Claim?

By Gina McAndrew – June 22, 2015 In a recent case, an employee alleged that she suffered from a fragrance allergy and “multiple chemical sensitivity” to fragrant chemicals, perfumes and scented lotions, which impacted her in several ways, including migraines, nausea and difficulty concentrating and focusing. After suffering for several years, she informed her employer of her sensitivity and…

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Flooding forces U.S. Postal Service to go old school

By Mackenzie Concepcion – June 22, 2015 JEFFERSON COUNTY – Neither snow nor rain nor floods can keep people from getting their mail. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Trumbull Bridge was closed because of flooding, making travel around the area difficult at this time. [maxgallery id=”38184″]   So the U.S. Postal Service is going…

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Mailman Who Landed Gyrocopter At US Capitol Rejects Plea Deal

June 22, 2015 WASHINGTON (CBSMiami/AP) – The Florida man who flew a gyrocopter onto the lawn of the U.S. Capitol said Monday that he’s rejected a plea offer in a case that would have involved several years in prison. Douglas Hughes is scheduled to appear later Monday in federal court in Washington for a status…

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Expect your Amazon deliveries within 30 minutes via drones next year

By Nancee Halpin – June 22, 2015 Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated in a congressional hearing that regulations for commercial drones will be finalized and put in place within one year. Almost immediately after, Amazon said that as soon as these regulations are implemented, they will be ready to launch their drone…

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Self-service success – USPS kiosks hit revenue milestone

USPS self-service kiosks have generated more than $5 billion in revenue as customers increasingly use the automated machines for retail transactions. Approximately 2,500 kiosks are available in Post Office lobbies across the nation. The kiosks allow customers to purchase print-on-demand stamps, ship packages, look up ZIP Codes and renew Post Offices boxes. “They provide customers…

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