Can telecommuting be an accommodation? Sixth Circuit weighs in on growing ADA issue

Description

Abstract: With mobile technology exploding and work/life balance a valid concern of many employers, telecommuting is more popular than ever. But could a telecommuting arrangement of four days per week be considered a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? This article looks at a recent case that addresses this very question: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Ford Motor Company. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Ford Motor Company, No. 12-2484, April 22, 2014 (6th Cir.) Rauen v. U.S. Tobacco Mfg. Ltd. Partnership, No. 01-3973, Feb. 10, 2003 (7th Cir.)