2021 DMEC Virtual Compliance Conference: ADA and COVID-19 - How to Handle Accommodations When Returning to the Workplace

As many employers approach the one-year mark of remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are tasked with determining what’s next for their employees. Employers are considering what a return to the workplace will look like, and critically, what types of accommodations will be requested by employees. This session tackled the legal and employee relations concerns at play when deciding which employees will be required to return to the office; how to handle employee requests to continue remote work as an accommodation; and whether or not to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. We also provided a checklist of considerations to take back to your organization and apply to your own unique situations.