Introduction -
COVID-19 completely changed the way we grocery shop, the way we attend doctor’s appointments, and the way we work. Specifically, COVID-19 created a new era of remote work for both employers and employees. Three years into the pandemic, it’s clear that many people have made these changes and have no plans to revert back to the way things were. However, as companies attempt to transition back to the “true” office environment, their employees are challenging the movement. This article will address the current state of tension between management and the workforce and how it’s important to keep in mind that while workplace flexibility has changed, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) remains the same. Thus, employers with “flexibility fatigue” should be mindful of policies or denials of requests for remote work that could put them on the wrong side of the ADA.
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