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Law and the Workplace
The Hiring Process
How does an employer know if an applicant or employee needs a "reasonable accommodation" to be able to perform the essential functions of the job?
The applicant or employee should inform the employer of the need for an accommodation. The ADA does not require the employer to provide an accommodation if it is unaware of the need for one.
Also, the employer may ask for documentation of the need for an accommodation when the disability is not an obvious one.
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Side Bar - Examples of Reasonable Accommodations The following are examples of the actions an employer may be required to take to provide a reasonable accommodation:
Employers are not required to provide equipment or devices primarily for personal use, such as corrective glasses, hearing aids, or wheelchairs. Whether a particular employer is required to provide a specific accommodation will depend on whether providing it will cause undue hardship. |
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