As infections relating to the COVID-19 pandemic decrease, and the number of employees who are vaccinated increase, many employers look forward to returning to business as usual. But what does that look like in a hopefully soon-to-be post-pandemic world? Many employees have been working from home for over a year-albeit with varying degrees of success. How does the past year change the legal and strategic analysis for an employer considering employee requests to work remotely after other employees have returned to the office?
Hear the panelists untangle the various legal considerations governing such requests, provide guidance for how to respond, discuss best practices for maintaining a workplace that is physically safe and consistent with OSHA's COVID-19 guidance, and offer tips for updating or preparing effective telework policies.
Hear the panelists untangle the various legal considerations governing such requests, provide guidance for how to respond, discuss best practices for maintaining a workplace that is physically safe and consistent with OSHA's COVID-19 guidance, and offer tips for updating or preparing effective telework policies.
Course Content
12:00 - 12:10 pmLegal Considerations Governing Employee Requests to Telework
Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
12:10 - 12:16 pm
Post-Pandemic Analysis of State and Federal Leave Laws, and Laws Regarding Accommodations for Employee Disabilities
Gavriela M. Bogin-Farber, Esq.,
Segal Roitman LLP, Boston
12:16 - 12:23 pm
Best Practices for Engaging in the Post-Pandemic Interactive Process with Employees with Disabilities
Gavriela M. Bogin-Farber, Esq.,
Segal Roitman LLP, Boston
12:23 - 12:34 pm
How to Address Requests to Work Remotely as a Reasonable Accommodation and the Undue Hardship Analysis
Gavriela M. Bogin-Farber, Esq.,
Segal Roitman LLP, Boston
12:34 - 12:48 pm
Post-Pandemic Suggestions for Ensuring a Safe Workplace Consistent with Guidance from OSHA
Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
12:48 - 12:58 pm
Tips for Revising Employee Telework Policies in the Post-Pandemic Climate
Panel
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Speakers
FacultyGavriela M. Bogin-Farber, Esq.,
Segal Roitman LLP, Boston
Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
