Employees with serious medical conditions at the CDC are struggling with a mandated return to the office following the revocation of remote work accommodations, leading to complaints about the agency's handling of disabilities and a significant backlog of accommodation requests amidst widespread layoffs. #DisabilityRights #RemoteWork #PublicHealth #US
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Employees With Medical Conditions Challenge C.D.C. In-Office Requirement
One employee is a survivor of a gastrointestinal cancer who sometimes loses control of her bowels. Another is undergoing breast cancer treatment that leaves her vulnerable to infections.