Tag: Reasonable Accommodation
Stories from the Labor Law Helpline
In Episode 137 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage discuss unique workplace issues that...
Interactive Process Key to Accommodating Employee with Disability
We have a new hire who, after being hired, disclosed a physical disability. She indicated that we need to accommodate her, and I have...
Many Factors to Consider When Employee Asks for More Leave Time
Our employee has used up all of her federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, but called today to request an extension of...
California Fair Employment Department Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance
On March 4, 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) updated its COVID-19 guidance, addressing several vaccination-related questions. The updated guidance...
Reasonable Accommodations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How have the interactive process and reasonable accommodations for disabilities changed due to COVID-19?
As COVID-19 changes the employment law landscape, government agencies continue to...
Allergy Claim Triggers Need for Interactive Evaluation of Options
We have an employee who is claiming she’s allergic to various things in the office, but quite honestly, she has been trying to work...
Medical Proof of Disability Needed to Start Accommodation Process
One of my employees who has been with the company for a few years (and who was about to get written up for failing...
Accommodating Pregnant Employees in Potentially Risky Work Spaces
We have a pregnant employee working in the plant where there are a lot of chemical exposures. Her doctor has not restricted or limited...
From Clowns to Pigs: Dealing with Unconventional Requests
Accommodating an employee’s medical needs can be complicated—especially when support animals are involved. News outlets throughout the world have covered the array of accommodation...
Leave, Benefits May Be Available for Employees in Addiction Recovery
Do we need to give an employee protected time off to enter a residential facility for substance abuse recovery? Will she be eligible for...
