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Explain how employees can report discrimination related to reasonable accommodations (such as improper denial of a reasonable accommodation request). Describe the consequences of violating the reasonable accommodation policy.
Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship under the ADA (2002)
Federal agencies are required by law to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities. The Federal Government may provide you with a reasonable accommodation based on appropriate requests (unless so doing will result in undue hardship to the agencies).
Reasonable accommodation is any change or adjustment to a job or work environment that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by employees without disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations enhance the ability of qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for jobs, perform the essential functions of the job, and enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment. This policy describes the procedures the USAOs and EOUSA should use for processing requests for accommodations.
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.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) are federal laws that require employers with 15 or more employees to not discriminate against...
Assessing and Implementing Accommodations: The employer evaluates the feasibility of the proposed accommodations and implements those that are reasonable and do not cause undue hardship. Monitoring and Adjusting: The effectiveness of the accommodation is monitored, and adjustments are made as necessary to ensure ongoing suitability.
Accommodations are considered “reasonable” if they do not create an undue hardship or a direct threat. If you’d like to learn more, explore the ADA National Network’s fact sheet on Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace.
What is a reasonable accommodation? A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, the work environment, or the way things usually are done that enables a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy an equal employment opportunity.