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Associational Disability Accommodation Obligations Under FEHA

Question:  I have an employee whose spouse has a disability and requires ongoing care.  The employee requested a modified work schedule so the employee can take the spouse to pre-scheduled doctors’ appointments.  Do I have to accommodate this request? Answer:  Maybe.  Historically, there has been confusion about whether California law (the Fair Employment…

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