A reasonable under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) might be to alter an employee’s work schedule.  But a wrinkle that has come up recently is whether the employer must accommodate an employee’s commute with a schedule change.  The Sixth Circuit ruled that it did not in Regan v. Faurecia Auto Seating, 6^th Cir., No. 11-1356, 5/10/2012.  Regan has narcolepsy; she can fall asleep at work or when driving, although the condition is mostly controlled with medication.  She informed the company of her condition when she was hired in 2005. Two things happened in 2008 that changed her commuting pattern. (more…)