Employer responsibilities and Reasonable Accommodations
Explore the various legal requirements for employers to provide reasonable accommodations for their employees, as well as potential obstacles employers may face in providing these accommodations.
Employer Confidentiality
Employers should ensure that any information related to an employee's disability or need for accommodation is kept confidential. This includes any documentation related to the employee's disability or need for an accommodation, such as medical records or information from a disability specialist.
Employers have certain responsibilities when it comes to making job offers and inquiring about reasonable accommodations for job applicants. Here’s what to keep in mind before and after extending an offer:
After extending a conditional offer of employment employers may ask if applicants need reasonable accommodations related to job performance or access to job benefits. This is permitted as long as all employees in the same job category are asked the same question.
Before making a conditional job offer, employers are generally prohibited from asking job applicants whether they need a reasonable accommodation unless the employer knows the applicant has a disability and might require an accommodation to perform the job.
Employer Responsibilities
Under the ADA, employers are responsible to:
Here are some myths to look out for:
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Provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
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Engage in an interactive process
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Avoid discrimination
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Ensure confidentiality
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Communicate effectively
Understand Employer Responsibilities with Reasonable Accommodations Training
Employer responsibilities with respect to reasonable accommodations training include understanding the importance of providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, being familiar with the regulations set out by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and creating an inclusive workplace environment.
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The goal of this training is to educate employers and employees on their rights and responsibilities when it comes to reasonable accommodations in the workplace.This course covers:
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