The concept of reasonable accommodation refers to the legal requirement for employers and service providers to make adjustments or modifications to their policies, practices, or physical environments in order to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This is intended to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities and services. Reasonable accommodation may include providing assistive technology, modifying work schedules, or making physical changes to a building.
Reasonable accommodation is a legal requirement that employers must provide to employees with disabilities to enable them to perform their job duties.
Employees with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for their job are eligible for reasonable accommodation.
Reasonable accommodations can include modifications to the work environment, changes to work schedules, and the provision of assistive technology or equipment.
Employees must request reasonable accommodation from their employer, and the employer must engage in an interactive process to determine what accommodations are necessary.
Employers can only deny a request for reasonable accommodation if it would cause an undue hardship on the business.
An undue hardship is a significant difficulty or expense that would make it difficult for the employer to provide the requested accommodation.
No, it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee for requesting reasonable accommodation.
Employees can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or their state’s fair employment practices agency.
No, employers are responsible for providing reasonable accommodation at no cost to the employee.
Employers with fewer than 15 employees and religious organisations may be exempt from the reasonable accommodation requirement in certain circumstances.
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This glossary post was last updated: 13th April 2024.
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