What is considered reasonable accommodation?
What is considered reasonable accommodation?
A reasonable accommodation is any change to the application or hiring process, to the job, to the way the job is done, or the work environment that allows a person with a disability who is qualified for the job to perform the essential functions of that job and enjoy equal employment opportunities.
What is an example of an unreasonable accommodation?
If an accommodation puts an undue hardship on a company that would significantly impact the ability of the business to operate, the accommodation would be considered unreasonable. For example, an accommodation request may include a job-sharing situation that requests the hiring of another to share the job.
What is the meaning of duty to accommodate?
This is called the duty to accommodate. The duty to accommodate means that sometimes it is necessary to treat someone differently in order to prevent or reduce discrimination. In such cases, the duty to accommodate may require that alternative arrangements be made to ensure that a person or group can fully participate.
Are employers required to give accommodations?
An employer is required to provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the employer can show that the accommodation would be an undue hardship — that is, that it would require significant difficulty or expense.
What if an employee can no longer perform duties?
An employee who is unable to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of his job may be terminated. Instead, the fact that the employee is no longer able to perform his job, for whatever reason, and has used up all of his available leave time, provides the legal basis for termination.
How do you handle accommodation requests?
How to Handle an Employee’s Request for an ADA Accommodation
- Step 1: Determine Whether the Employer Is Covered by the ADA.
- Step 2: Ensure a Policy and Procedure Exist for Handling Accommodation Requests.
- Step 3: Determine Whether the Employee with a Disability Is “Qualified”
- Step 4: Initiate the Interactive Process.
When can an employer deny reasonable accommodation?
An employer can legally deny the requested accommodation under certain circumstances. If the request involves doing something to accommodate the employee that would jeopardize the business or its dealings, the employee may not be able to get the request granted.
