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4 months agoEmployers Need to Understand Remote Work as an ADA Accommodation
Remote work has become the top ADA accommodation requested by employees, necessitating employer knowledge of the process.
Many employees feel pressured to work when sick, especially in industries like health and education, leading to a phenomenon known as 'involuntary presenteeism.' This behavior can prolong illness.
From removing staff from an office before the lease expires to spuriously challenging lawful notices of industrial action, the employer seems intent to avoid proper consultation, disregard fair process and alienate its staff.
Employers must now clearly display - in a prominent workplace location - their accommodation room policies, which must outline the process for requesting a lactation room.
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