Question:
For jobs that can’t be conducted remotely, what are possible accommodations?
Answer:
· Permitting the use of paid or unpaid leave
· Providing additional protective gear such as N95 masks or respirators, or alternative protective gear (such as non-latex gloves to employees with latex allergies)
· Partitions
· Controlling the flow of foot traffic
· Limiting number of employees in an area
· Isolated office space
· Mailing, emailing, or dropping off items to avoid lines
· Transfer to a vacant position or shift with less contact with other people
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has helpful ideas on reasonable accommodations and COVID-19 https://askjan.org/topics/COVID-19.cfm
