JD Supra

In-Person Teaching Is Essential Job Function Under Americans With Disabilities Act

In last week’s EmployNews, we discussed a growing trend of employees basing requests for remote work on mental or physical disabilities, and therefore requesting accommodations under the Americans ...
JD Supra

Another Federal Court Finds In-Person Teaching Essential Function Under Americans With Disabilities Act

Last month, we reported a First Circuit Court of Appeals decision that rejected an Americans with Disabilities Act claim brought by a teacher who was denied an extended leave of absence for recovery ...
The National Law Review

ADA Speed Bump Ahead: Steer Clear of Eliminating Essential Functions

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HR Dive

EEOC: Employer refused remote work for employee who had stroke, violating ADA

Working on site was not an essential function of the employee’s job responding to customer inquiries, according to the lawsuit. Remote work has been around since before the COVID-19 lockdown, when ...
The National Law Review

Indefinite Remote Work Isn’t a Reasonable Accommodation When In-Office Presence Is Essential Job Function, Federal Court Rules

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