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PartnerBrian Muething assists firm clients with complex legal issues and represents them in litigation. His recent practice has included defense of ERISA fiduciary duty and other ESOP-related claims and defense of state law breach of ...
In a potentially important decision over workplace accommodations in an environment when telecommuting is more common, the Sixth Circuit ruled on April 10 that an employer does not need to permit an employee to work from home when an essential aspect of the employee’s position requires being in the office.
Tags: Accommodation, Americans with Disabilities Act, EEOC, Sixth Circuit, Telecommuting, Workplace Accommodations
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