Is working from home a reasonable accommodation under ada
Author: sergey2006 Date: 02.06.2017
In some instances, before addressing the merits of the accommodation request, the employer needs to determine if the individual's medical condition meets the ADA definition of "disability," 20 a prerequisite for the individual to be entitled to a reasonable accommodation. Other critical considerations include whether there is a need for face-to-face interaction and coordination of work with other employees; whether in-person interaction with outside colleagues, clients, or customers is necessary; and whether the position in question requires the employee to have immediate access to documents or other information located only in the workplace. Under the ADA, the interactive process requires employers and employees to engage in a dialogue regarding the employee's disability and limitations, to identify effective accommodations...