The COVID-19 pandemic shifted many employees to remote work and telecommuting. Because of this, many employees, who are no longer tethered to an office space, have moved out-of-state from their initial workspace for personal or financial reasons. In response, many employers are left to figure out what their legal obligations are for their remote employees […]
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Slack Survey Show More Employees Wanting Remote Work Opportunities
Hey Compliance Warrior! We’re deep into the COVID-19 way of life, and so many things have changed. A big one being the opportunity for many employees to work remotely. This article goes into the ways companies are trying to accommodate this because of it’s many benefits during the pandemic. Read on… Article Via: HRDive.com “As […]
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EEOC Clarifies Remote Work Accommodations Under the ADA
On September 8, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released updated guidance stating that businesses will not be required to automatically allow remote work as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) as the threat of COVID-19 dissipates. You may see the guidance here: https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws. This guidance applies to those employers covered […]