disability accommodation Archives

As employers continue recalibrating return-to-office expectations in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic, many are facing a steady stream of requests for full-time remote work as a disability accommodation under the ADA. Recent federal appellate decisions offer important guidance. Courts continue to treat these requests as highly fact-specific inquiries centered on the essential functions of […]

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Apr 29 2026

Menopause at Work: When Accommodation Expectations Become Explicit Law

Employee Health, Employment Law, Labor Law

Historically, menopause has not been specifically identified as a protected medical condition under state and federal law, even though its related symptoms in many cases are medical conditions covered by existing leave and accommodation laws. That is rapidly changing. In 2025, Rhode Island became the first state to expressly require workplace accommodations for employees experiencing menopause

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Mar 9 2026

ADA Interactive Process: Employer Duties to Recognize and Initiate Accommodations Without a Request

Employer Liability, Employment Law, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Safety

The ADA mandates reasonable accommodations, but when must employers start the interactive process without an employee request? Explore key triggers, EEOC guidance, and proactive steps for compliance.

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disability accommodation

Remote Work as an ADA Accommodation: What Recent Court Decisions Mean for Employers

Menopause at Work: When Accommodation Expectations Become Explicit Law

ADA Interactive Process: Employer Duties to Recognize and Initiate Accommodations Without a Request

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