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The 6th Circuit Decision on the ADA & Telecommuting: Important But Not Surprising

In the EEOC v. Ford Motor Company, the Sixth Circuit recently held that telecommuting could be a reasonable accommodation under the ADA for the employee at issue.  Commentators have described the decision as everything from “ground breaking” to opening up the “flood gates” to telecommuting accommodation requests.

I am not surprised by the Sixth Circuit’s decision.  I am a bit surprised by the reaction to it. Continue reading The 6th Circuit Decision on the ADA & Telecommuting: Important But Not Surprising

Is the Mad Men Corporate Closet a Relic of the Past?

Last night’s #MadMen was one of its very best.  The cold war between Don and Peggy has thawed.  After confiding in each other about their vulnerabilities, and also sharing some laughs, Don and Peggy danced tenderly together to Sinatra’s “My Way.” Somehow Don and Peggy are their best when they are their best with each other. Will they end up together? Continue reading Is the Mad Men Corporate Closet a Relic of the Past?

Don Draper’s Best Friend: Alcohol?

Last week, Don returned to work with a little help from Roger.  The partners took him back, but imposed restrictions. One of them: no drinking at work.

Last night, Lou gave Peggy a plum of an assignment and assigned Don to support her.  Role reversals are never easy and this one made both Don and Peggy palpably uncomfortable. Continue reading Don Draper’s Best Friend: Alcohol?

Y Tu Joan and Peggy

Well, last night, Don Draper finally returned to work. After getting an offer from a competitor, Don confronts Roger, who agrees to take him back.

However, Roger did not obtain prior approval from the other partners.  When they met, they agreed to Don’s return subject to restrictions, such as no drinking at work (makes sense) and no meeting with clients alone (less so). Continue reading Y Tu Joan and Peggy