Johnsenia Brooks Every day as more research is conducted, all of us are trying mitigate any chance we have of contracting the COVID-19 virus — by maintaining a 6-foot distance from others, regularly handwashing, and wearing a mask or face covering, among other measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Based on currently […]
The federal government’s social distancing guidelines expired at the end of April and many states have re-opened their economies, albeit at limited capacities. As more and more employers are preparing to re-open work spaces, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offered more guidance concerning COVID-19. As of April 23, 2020 employers now have the […]
Johnsenia Brooks Anxiety produced by COVID-19 has been growing exponentially, much like the number of people infected with the virus each day. The biggest hope we could have for our family members and loved ones is that the chances of infection remain even more distant than the 6 feet we keep from each other. However, […]
Everyone is anxiously following the latest news about the coronavirus world-wide pandemic. Changes to our daily lives and our workplaces can feel overwhelming, and employee rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act have been affected. The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially designated the COVID-19 virus a pandemic, and the […]
GETTING REASSIGNED The EEOC is clear that when an employee asks to be reassigned as part of a request for Reasonable Accommodation, the employer has to look for a new position – and that doesn’t mean just in your department, but everywhere. If you work for a large employer, that may really […]
You fought long and hard for your Reasonable Accommodation with medical reports attesting to your disability – maybe it’s from the harassment you suffered at work or injuries and anxieties you sustained because of your military service. Your former supervisor finally got it but now that person moved on and you have a new supervisor, […]
You are of course usually required to support your request for Reasonable Accommodation with a medical report and records. Sometimes this includes having a physician working for your employer review and evaluate your medical records. That’s to be understood and a regular part of the RA process and sometimes a physician . What is not […]
