Yesterday, the EEOC released guidance which provides employers direction on how to handle safety concerns associated with COVID-19 while staying in compliance with federal disability discrimination laws, in particular the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The guidance entitled “What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19” can be found through the link below. The quick take-away is that traditional discrimination laws do not prevent employers from following CDC or state and local public health authorities direction in dealing with COVID-19 related situations in the workplace.
In these unusual and trying times, we wish you well. Please remember that our Team is available to support you.
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If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact EGS’s Employment Law Practice Group Leader, Amanda M. Fugazy at
afugazy@egsllp.com
or the primary EGS attorney with whom you work.
