Reasonable Accommodations
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives employees with disabilities the right to reasonable accommodation: changes to the job or the workplace that will allow them to perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations range from changing the physical structure of the workspace (like lowering a desktop, installing soundproofing, or widening hallways) to providing technological assistance to providing more frequent supervisory feedback and coaching. The articles below explore some common reasonable accommodation questions, including when time off work might be considered a reasonable accommodation for a disability.
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Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation
Put your employer on notice of your disability with a reasonable accommodation letter.
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Can my doctor suggest reasonable accommodations?
A doctor's note can go a long way toward convincing an employer to accommodate an employee's disability.
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Your Right to a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA gives employees with disabilities the right to reasonable accommodations that will allow them to do their jobs.
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How does the law define reasonable accommodation?
Employers must make reasonable accommodation for an employee's disability -- or religious beliefs.
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Is reassignment to a different job a reasonable accommodation?
An employee may be entitled to transfer as a reasonable accommodation for a disability.
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Time Off Work as a Reasonable Accommodation
Learn when an employee may be entitled to leave as an accommodation for a disability.
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How can an employer accommodate depression?
How can an employer accommodate depression?
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Does my employer have to provide reasonable accommodation for my fibromyalgia?
Doesn't my employer have a duty to provide reasonable accommodation?
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Does my employer have to accommodate my asthma?
Learn about reasonable accommodations for asthma.
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Is changing supervisors a reasonable accommodation for anxiety?
Find out about reasonable accommodations for anxiety disorders.
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Accommodations for Heart Disease
A reader asks about ADA protections for coronary heart disease.
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Accommodations for Back Injuries
An office worker asks about reasonable accommodations for a back injury.
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When does a reasonable accommodation create undue hardship?
An employer need not provide an accommodation that is too costly or difficult.
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Does my employer have to give me more time off as a reasonable accommodation for my disability?
The company owner has been really understanding and kind, but is starting to sound concerned about when I'll be back.
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Does my employer have to let me bring my service animal to work?
Can my employer refuse to allow me to bring the dog to work?
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