In previous guidance, the EEOC made clear that employers could administer a test to detect the presence of COVID-19 in their workforce prior to permitting entry into the workplace. The testing must be “job related and...more
In previous guidance, the EEOC permitted employers to administer a test to detect the presence of COVID-19 in their workforce prior to permitting entry into the workplace - with the caveat that any employee testing had to be...more
In preparation for welcoming employees back, the EEOC is encouraging employers to provide workers with instructions on applying for reasonable accommodations in advance of workplace doors re-opening so that the interactive...more
After reversing course on prior guidance, the EEOC has issued new guidance stating that excluding workers who have underlying medical conditions recognized by the Centers for Disease Control (the “CDC”) as putting them at...more
The EEOC has been providing employers with ongoing guidance on addressing COVID-19 related issues in the workplace, including advice on how employers could legally assess and eliminate direct threats to the health and safety...more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its guidance on dealing with pandemics in the workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In addition...more