Expect To See A Body Of Case Law Emerge About The Work From Home Request: Colker

The video discusses the challenges faced by people with disabilities, particularly in returning to the office post-COVID-19. It explains the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and the concept of reasonable accommodations. The discussion highlights the difficulties for those with invisible disabilities, such as suppressed immune systems, and the legal and personal implications of disclosing such conditions to employers. The video anticipates future legal developments as remote work becomes more prevalent.

What does the ADA allow individuals with disabilities to request in the workplace?

• Reasonable accommodations

• Flexible working hours

• Higher salaries

• Additional vacation days

Why might individuals with suppressed immune systems face challenges returning to the office during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• They are not allowed to work from home

• They are required to disclose their salary

• The vaccine may not be effective for them

• They have to work longer hours

What is a potential personal issue for individuals disclosing their health impairments to employers?

• Stigma and confidentiality concerns

• Loss of job

• More vacation days

• Increased salary

What is expected to emerge regarding work-from-home requests?

• A body of case law

• A decrease in remote work opportunities

• Fewer legal protections

• More office-based jobs

How has technology impacted workplace accommodations?

• It has made them more expensive

• It has made them obsolete

• It has not changed them

• It has radically changed them