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Why Federal Disability Accommodation Cases Are So Complex
If you are a federal employee navigating disability accommodations, you already know the law can feel like a maze. Agencies have trained coordinators, HR specialists, and sometimes...
When to Hire a Lawyer for Federal Disability Accommodations
For federal employees navigating disability accommodations, the first question is often: “Do I need a lawyer for this?” The truth is, not always. If your request is straightforward...
Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation: What You Need to Know
Overnight reports suggest that the CDC told employees with disabilities that telework would no longer be considered a reasonable accommodation. If accurate, that directive is more ...
When Forced Office Returns Backfire—FDA’s Telework Reversal
If you've been feeling the pressure of being forced back into the office—or if your reasonable accommodation (RA) request for telework has been denied or delayed—take a deep breath...
Military Spouses & Remote Work: What This Means for You
There’s good news for military spouses in federal employment! The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently issued a memo affirming that military spouses are exempt from return...
Illegal Delays are Denials: Protecting Your Right to Reasonable Accommodation
If you’ve requested a reasonable accommodation as a federal employee, you might assume your agency will process it promptly. Unfortunately, delays are all too common—and they can e...
Federal Employees: Your Right to Telework and How to Protect It
If you're a federal employee being called back to the office but need telework as a reasonable accommodation, know this—your agency cannot retaliate against you for making that req...
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