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Is Telecommuting a Reasonable Accommodation?

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I get this call pretty frequently. A client wants know whether it should accommodate an employee by allowing the employee to telecommute or work remotely. The answer, in typical attorney fashion, is "it depends." And it does....more

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What is a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?

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What is a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA? Under the Americans With Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), employers have a duty to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. It is...more

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Eighth Circuit Says Employer Not Required to Follow Employee's Preference to Work From Home

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Over the past several years, our practice has seen a marked increase in the number of employee accommodation requests that involve remote work. As communications technologies have improved, these employees regularly contend...more

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Fifth Circuit Holds Reporting to Work Regularly is Essential Function of Attorney’s Job Under the ADA

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In a decision that will provide some solace to employers asked to permit remote work as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently...more

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