What does it mean to require accommodation?
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), when an individual decides to request an accommodation, the individual or his/her representative must let the employer know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at work for a reason related to a medical condition.
What does it mean to perform a job with accommodations?
A job accommodation is an adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to perform their job duties. Accommodations may include specialized equipment, modifications to the work environment or adjustments to work schedules or responsibilities.
Can you perform the essential functions of this position as described with or without an accommodation?
The ability to perform essential job functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation, determines if an applicant or employee with a disability is qualified for the job. Courts have upheld that an employer may decide which functions are essential to the job.
What is considered an essential function?
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. You should carefully examine each job to determine which functions or tasks are essential to performance.
When do you ask for a reasonable accommodation?
Receiving Requests for Accommodations. An applicant or employee may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the employment cycle if they have a disability and cannot fully participate in the application process or perform the essential function(s) of the job.
What are reasonable accommodations for a disabled employee?
Whether or not an accommodation is reasonable will vary according to the position the employee holds, the way their disability affects their ability to do their job, and the environment that they work in. What types of accommodations are generally considered reasonable? Change job tasks. Provide reserved parking.
What do you mean by reasonable accommodations in HUD?
This includes a change, adaptation or modification to a policy, program, service, facility, or workplace which will allow a qualified person with a disability to participate fully in a program, take advantage of a service, live in housing, or perform a job. Reasonable accommodations also include any structural changes that may be necessary.
Do you have to make accommodations during the hiring process?
Yes. Employers are required to provide “reasonable accommodation” — appropriate changes and adjustments — to enable you to be considered for a job opening.
