IRS Form 1099, 1099-NEC, and Form 1099-MISC: Advanced Issues and Updates

Teleworking and Reasonable Accommodation During a Pandemic

$209.00

SKU: 406901

Description

Understand the legal obligations you may have to provide remote work as an accommodation and what happens if work from home isnt reasonable.
The world has shifted dramatically towards remote work in recent months, but it has long been requested as a reasonable accommodation for medical issues. This topic will address the legal obligations employers may have to provide remote work as an accommodation, how the analysis is impacted by the COVID19 crisis, compliance considerations for remote workers, and what to do if remote work is not reasonable.

Date: 2020-09-02 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:30 PM ET

Learning Objectives

* You will be able to review the analysis to determine if remote work can be allowed.

* You will be able to identify state law considerations.

* You will be able to recognize the key considerations if you allow remote work.

* You will be able to discuss what happens if work from home isnt reasonable.

What Is the Analysis to Determine If You Are Required to and Can Allow Remote Work?
• Obligations Under the ADA
• State Law Considerations
• How Does COVID-19 Impact the Analysis?

What Are the Key Considerations If You Allow Remote Work?
• Wage and Hour
• Expense Reimbursement
• Safety
• Workers’ Compensation
• D&I

What If Work From Home Is Not Reasonable?
• Alternative Accommodations
• FMLA Leave

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,HR Certification Institute ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Tina M. Bengs-Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., Sarah Platt – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., Charles L. Thompson, IV – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.