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How might employers approach one’s request for accommodation?

On Behalf of | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized |

There are many workers in the Washington D.C. metro area who have the skills to perform their jobs, but may require certain changes to the workplace environment to accommodate their needs. Individuals with medical conditions that require reasonable accommodations at work might not always know how best to request such changes. Knowing how your employer might approach a request for reasonable accommodation could prove valuable in preparing to protect your legal rights and interests.

Accommodation requests

When it comes to requests for reasonable accommodation, one of the first steps employers might take is determining whether an employee is eligible for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the comparable state and local disability discrimination laws. a company may also have its own set of policies that explain how to manage such requests and how your job duties may influence the process. Companies may also seek information from employees and their health care providers to verify the nature of one’s limitations and needs.

Employers may then seek to address what types of accommodations might be necessary to meet the employee’s needs. The employer will decide whether the request is reasonable, or else that it would create an undue hardship for the employer.

Seeking advice on one’s options

While knowing the steps employers can take after receiving a request for reasonable accommodation could help one better prepare in making the request, this process might not always be so simple. Those who face this scenario and wish to seek guidance in safeguarding their interests could find it helpful to retain the services of an attorney as soon as possible. An attorney in Washington D.C. can work toward protecting an employee’s legal rights during the accommodation request process and assist in appealing the decision, if this request is denied.

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