A woman with epilepsy worked as a regional medical director for an insurance company. Following a seizure,

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A woman with epilepsy worked as a regional medical director for an insurance company. Following a seizure, she was banned from driving for six months by her doctor. She requested that she be allowed to work from home as a reasonable accommodation. The employer refused, resulting in her termination. Except for occasional seizures, the woman’s condition was controlled by medication. At least prior to the seizure that resulted in the driving ban, her seizures had been rare and brief in duration. Besides driving, she was restricted by her doctor in activities such as diving, piloting a plane, working in elevated places, and swimming alone. The position of medical director involved interaction with nurses and insurance adjusters. Her replacement testified that he spent 25-30 percent of his time in face-to-face communication with nurses and adjusters. The job description did not specify any number of hours that were required, but did refer to “on-site support” as a task and “good ability to work in a team/organization” as a qualification for the job. However, the woman testified that she performed 95 percent of her job on the phone or online. For two and a half months following her seizure, she performed the job without any problems from home. Did the employer violate the ADA by refusing to allow this employee to work from home for six months? Why or why not?
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