Assume the same facts as in Assignment $1,$ but let's say that Mary's condition has gotten even worse, and she just can't get to the office every day, although she's able to perform all the essential elements of her job from home, if she just had all the necessary equipment. She asks HR to allow her to work from home, which would require the company paying for an internet connection, plus the cost of her work station and equipment at her home location. Mary's work peers have always believed they could work from home, and want the company to let everyone do it$.$ Mary's manager is concerned that this could be a bad precedent, and cause major disruption in the office.

Is Mary's request for a work$-$at$-$home accommodation reasonable? Explain.