In recent years, more employers have become adaptable to remote and hybrid work environments. While some employers have continued to embrace flexible work arrangements, many are requiring employees to return to in-person work. Even though some organizations do not...
Recognizing ADA Requests for Reasonable Accommodations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities upon their request unless it would cause...
Now that effective vaccines against COVID-19 are available (although not yet widely), employers are wondering whether they should require employees to get vaccinated. The guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) indicates that generally,...
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. Employers are obligated to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for their...
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employer is required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the organization. Many state laws also use this standard with respect...