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ow many of you struggle to enforce attendance rules for employees with a disability or serious health condition on a modified work schedule?
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rsquo;ve got some tips from a recent appellate court decision involving a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) with fibromyalgi
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. Initially, her supervisor allowed her to work a modified four-day workweek, which was later revoked. All the while, the plaintiff struggled with attendance. Wisely, her employer documented the attendance issues, which included frequent unscheduled absences and tardiness, and issued written warnings. Notwithstanding, the plaintiff’s attendance did not im
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rove. Additional requests for accommodations were denied due to operational needs and