Start by reviewing any medical documentation to confirm that the employee has been released to return to work and determine if he or she has any physical limitations that would impact a work-from-home arrangement. Consider whether to require a doctor to certify that the employee is able to work in accordance with your normal fitness-for-duty policies.
Ask an Expert: Are We Required to Let an Employee on Short-Term Disability Work from Home?
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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What’s Next for Health Care Legislation?
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SHRM: Exempt Overtime Threshold Should Be Nearly $32,000
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Staffing Agency Met California Meal-Break Obligations
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A staffing agency that placed a worker with a client company satisfied its own duty to provide meal periods...
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2018 Family HSA Contribution Limit Stays at $6,900 After All
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The IRS announced relief for employees with family coverage who contribute to a health savings account (HSA), restoring the...
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