California Employment Law Refresher: Reasonable Accommodations for Employees Who Are Associated with Persons Who Have a Disability

California law prevents discrimination against employees (and applicants) based on their association with another person who is, or is perceived to be, disabled. California law also requires employers to engage in the interactive process and provide reasonable accommodations for employees with known disabilities. This week’s legal update discusses whether those obligations extend to employees who are not themselves disabled but are associated with persons who are disabled.