Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation
Fifteen states plus Washington, DC have developed policies that address telework as a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. This includes guidance documents that list telework as an example of a disability accommodation, and telework policies that explicitly mention how the policy pertains to individuals with disabilities.
Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation Policies adopted by All States
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Alternate View of Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation Policies adopted by All States
California
Relocating Work Area as a Reasonable Accommodation
Colorado
Guidance on Reasonable Accommodations due to COVID
Connecticut
Interim Telework Guidelines Section O
Florida
Website with Guidance
Georgia
Lists EEOC Telework as an Example of Accommodation
Iowa
Reasonable Accommodation [Provision in last paragraph]
Maine
Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation
Maryland
Part I.C of Manual
Michigan
Reasonable Accommodations Rule 3-1.4
Michigan Civil Service Commission Reasonable Accommodation
Minnesota
Telework as an Accommodation
Nevada
Employment Provisions Guide [Page 34]
North Dakota
Teleworking Policy [Telework as an accommodation]
Rhode Island
Commission on Disabilities FAQ- Telecommuting Can be a Reasonable Accommodation
South Dakota
Section I.E.1 of State Policy [Acknowledging work at home as a reasonable accommodation]
Virginia
Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation [Under “Use of Leave” note]
Washington D.C.
Manual for Accommodating Employees with Disabilities [Section 2.2]