Rising ADA Lawsuits Over Remote Work Accommodations: Updating WFH Policies to Reflect Recent Legal Developments

Litigation attorneys D'Andre Chapman and Jennifer Lada, along with labor and employment attorney Sara Staha, co-authored an HR Daily Advisor article highlighting the increasing trend of discrimination claims related to return-to-office (RTO) policies and work-from-home (WFH) accommodations for employees with disabilities. The article emphasizes the importance of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and engaging in good faith discussions with employees requesting reasonable accommodations. Recent lawsuits and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) actions demonstrate the legal risks employers face when denying remote work requests without proper consideration. The authors advise employers to stay updated on evolving federal and state laws, regularly revise internal policies and job descriptions, train managers on best practices and carefully examine accommodation requests in consultation with legal counsel.

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