Employee Rights and Reasonable Accommodations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in all areas of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, pay, and other employment practices. Under the ADA, employers must provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the organization. A reasonable accommodation is a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that enables a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of their position and enjoy equal employment opportunities.
Examples of Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to:
Modifying work schedules or job duties
Providing assistive technology or equipment
Making facilities accessible
Adjusting training materials or policies
Allowing for remote work when appropriate
Employee Rights Under the ADA As an employee, you have the right to:
Request reasonable accommodations for a disability that affects your ability to perform your job.
Have your request reviewed in a timely, interactive process.
Be free from retaliation or discrimination for requesting an accommodation.
Have your medical information kept confidential.
How to Request an Accommodation If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to perform your job, please complete theADA Accommodation RequestForm below.
Once your request is submitted, the Human Resources Office will review your information and contact you to discuss possible accommodations. This interactive process helps ensure that both you and your supervisor understand the options and next steps.
Questions? If you have questions about the ADA or the accommodation process, please contact the Office of Human Resources for assistance: [email protected] or 512-949-2400.