Q&A

What does accommodation mean for a job?

What does accommodation mean for a job?

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. Not all people with disabilities (or even all people with the same disability) need the same accommodation.

What is a request for 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 happens if you ask for accommodations at work?

Asking for Accommodations If Your Boss Denies Your Request Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can cause difficulties for people in many areas of their life, including work. 1  You might find that certain aspects of your job, such as organization or communicating with coworkers, are affected by your ADHD.

Do you need to use the word reasonable accommodation?

A: Under the ADA, the employee doesn’t need to use the words “reasonable accommodation.”. The employee only needs to notify you (orally or in writing) that he or she needs an adjustment or change at work for a reason related to a medical condition.

What to do if your employer denies you accommodations?

If your employer fails to cooperate or denies an accommodation request, you have the right to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) . If you ask for accommodations and your boss responds by saying, “But then I’d have to do it for everyone,” they may not be familiar with the ADA.

When to ask for accommodation if you have ADHD?

In which case, if time management in the morning is one of your ADHD struggles, you might ask for an accommodation. Perhaps you could arrange to arrive at work between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m., and make up the time at the end of the day.

Can a request for a reasonable accommodation be denied?

In addition, a request for a reasonable accommodation or modification may be denied if providing the accommodation or modification would impose an undue financial and administrative burden on the housing provider or it would fundamentally alter the nature of the housing provider’s program.

Is the federal government required to provide reasonable accommodations?

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).

What’s the best way to request reasonable accommodations?

To request reasonable accommodations: Contact the hiring manager and engage in an interactive process to clarify what the person needs and identify reasonable accommodations

When to ask for a reasonable accommodation under the ADA?

An individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process or during the period of employment. The ADA does not preclude an employee with a disability from requesting a reasonable accommodation because s/he did not ask for one when applying for a job or after receiving a job offer.