A framework for providing telecommuting as a reasonable accommodation: Some considerations on a comparative case study
Title:
A framework for providing telecommuting as a reasonable accommodation: Some considerations on a comparative case study
Author:
Kaplan, Shelley Weiss, Sally Moon, Nathan W. Baker, Paul
Appeared in:
Work
Paging:
Volume 27 (2006) nr. 4 pages 431-440
Year:
2006-12-01
Contents:
Telecommuting, whether full time, part time, or over short periods when the need arises, can be an important accommodation for employees with disabilities. Indeed, telecommuting may be the only form of accommodation that offers employees whose disabilities fluctuate a means to stay consistently and gainfully employed. This article describes one employer's experience in considering a request for telecommuting as a reasonable accommodation for a particular employee. Drawing on real-life examples, both positive and negative, this article provides a win/win framework for decision-making that can help employers evaluate the use of telecommuting as a possible accommodation and facilitates open and ongoing communication between employer and employee.