Workplace Accommodation 2021 - “It Smells and It’s Making Me Sick: Employer Responsibility Around Fragrance and Odor Sensitivity and Workplace Accommodation”

When the subject of workplace accommodations comes up, most managers and supervisors think about the more common situations such as an employee recovering after surgery. Or perhaps, they recall an employee who had an ongoing physical – and mostly visible - disability.
Most managers and supervisors are unprepared for how to best manage these discussions. More concerning, however, is that they are unsure of their obligations on what to do in the short- and long-term.
Review ADA and EEOC positions on accommodation of odor/fragrance sensitivity and allergies in the workplace.
Enumerate ideas to consider for your odor-sensitive employee.
Present sample questions to help you understand your specific employee’s situation and identify the best course of action.
Speaker:
Melveen Stevenson is the CEO and founder of M.S.Elemental, LLC, a human resources and business advisory firm based in Los Angeles, California. As a certified HR professional with a background in accounting and finance