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Reasonable accommodation in the workplace and COVID-19
The Americans with Disabilities Act states that an employer must provide a reasonable accommodation to an employee with a disability unless the accommodation causes undue hardship. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces the ADA in the workplace, has stated that “it is unclear at this time whether COVID-19 is or could be a disability under the ADA.”
Market Matters: Unemployment compensation rules changed amid pandemic
Some of the rules for collecting unemployment compensation have changed amid the coronavirus pandemic. For employers, a degree of caution is needed when dealing with workers who are afraid to come back to the job. Employees must understand that a simple,...
EEOC Should Classify COVID-19 As A Disability Under ADA
Is COVID-19 a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?[1] The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has so far resisted the invitation to answer that question. After observing that the question had been raised by a lot of people, EEOC senior...
Connecticut’s protections for hourly workers
Whether you work in a hospital, a restaurant or a retail store, hourly workers often face long shifts and extreme fatigue. As an hourly worker or as a manager of hourly workers, it’s important that you are familiar with Connecticut’s regulations for this type of work....
Attorney Bob Mitchell discusses employment law
