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Post-pandemic return to work generated more ADA claims

With staff at many associations having returned to the office, even if just for two days a week, there has been an increase in employees seeking accommodations to stay home every day under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or to resume working from home after coming off family and medical leave.CEO Update consulted two attorneys with nonprofit practices and conducted an email survey of association CEOs on the issue. The attorneys said ADA claims increased immediately after the pandemic and have tapered off, but remain higher than before COVID forced most office employees to work from home. Remote work opened employees’ eyes to what was possible.“I’ve had more of… Read More