COVID-19, ADA, and Telecommuting: What HR Needs to Know

$129.00

Melissa Fleischer, an expert employment attorney, will provide an in-depth understanding of telecommuting as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. You will learn best practices for preventing retaliation claims when employees telecommute as a reasonable accommodation due to COVID-19.

Event ID: 2789769

Recording: Unable to attend? A recording will be available after the presentation.

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020; 11:30 AM Eastern

Duration: Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.

Presenter: Melissa Fleischer

Credits: 1.0 HRCI, 1.0 SHRM

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Is telecommuting a reasonable accommodation? Learn how COVID-19 relates to the ADA.

Many employees may request reasonable accommodations of remote work arrangements during COVID-19. If your organization grants employees the right to telecommute, it is critical to understand that the ADA prohibits retaliation against an individual receiving a reasonable accommodation.

Managers may be angry that particular employees insist on working remotely due to COVID-19. Nevertheless, they must avoid taking actions and making comments that a court could consider retaliation.

How does the ADA prohibit retaliation?
What reasonable accommodations relate to COVID-19?
Do you need to provide ergonomic furniture or keyboards to remote employees?
What policies and procedures should you implement for telecommuters?
How can you prevent employees from alleging retaliation?
What is required to demonstrate retaliation under the ADA?
How have cases shown the importance of being cautious?

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