Mental Health Accommodations in the Workplace
Transcript INTRO Accommodation requests for mental health issues are on the rise. Even though these types of disabilities might not be outwardly apparent, employers must address requests for mental health accommodations in the same way they would evaluate— and potentially accommodate—any disability as legally required. On this episode of We get work®, we explore how employers can effectively engage in the interactive process to ensure employees struggling with mental health concerns can remain productive members of the workforce. Our hosts today are Cepideh Roufougar, co-leader of the California Advice and Counsel resource group, and Joanne Lambert, principals, respectively, in the San Francisco and Orlando offices of Jackson Lewis. Cep and Joanne, the question on everyone's mind today is: What steps can employers take right now to remain ADA-compliant when addressing employees’ requests for mental health accommodations, and how does that impact my bu...