Coronavirus (COVID-19): Discrimination and Accommodation Considerations
Author: Brightmine Editorial Team
As employers continue to confront the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, they are finding it a constant challenge to protect the health and safety of their workforce, protect the privacy of employee medical information and comply with federal antidiscrimination laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
To help employers navigate the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace without violating federal antidiscrimination laws, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released and has periodically updated the publication What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws (EEOC guidance). This EEOC guidance clarifies employment protections as applied to COVID-19.
Below are some employment discrimination, accommodation and medical privacy issues to consider during the pandemic.
