HR Chat: Peanut Allergy

You recently hired a new employee to join your team of 20, all of whom work in the same office. After starting, the new employee informed you that they have a severe peanut allergy. Since peanut allergies are considered a disability under the ADA, are you allowed to ban peanuts from the office, or what is the best way to accommodate this individual’s allergy?

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