understanding reasonable accommodation
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UNDERSTANDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A Guide for Conshohocken Business Owners and Employees
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What is Reasonable Accommodation?
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Reasonable accommodation is a legal concept under
employment discrimination law.
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What Does Reasonable Accommodation Mean?
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Reasonable accommodation requires employers to
accommodate the needs of certain protected classes of workers so those workers can do their jobs.
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If an employer fails to provide reasonable accommodations,
this failure may be a form of discrimination.
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When is Reasonable Accommodation Required?
Reasonable accommodation issues most commonly arise among disabled or religious employees.
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An employee may need an employer to make some minor modifications to job duties or job conditions so the employee can do the work
while disabled or can do the work while practicing his religion.
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Reasonable accommodation issues can also come up when
a worker is pregnant.
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When is an Employer Required to Make Reasonable Accommodations?
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An employer is required to make reasonable accommodations to allow a worker to do his or her job if it appears plausible to make the accommodations
and if making the accommodations would not present an undue burden for an employer or for other co-workers.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides many different examples of reasonable accommodations.
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Making workplace facilities accessible to someone who is disabled
Restructuring job requirements
Allowing for modified work schedules
Modifying worksites or equipment
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Altering tests, policies, or training materials
Providing interpreters
Reassigning someone to a vacant job
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What if an Employer Doesn’t Make Reasonable Accommodations?
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If an employer fails to make reasonable accommodations,
employees can sometimes take legal action under anti-
discrimination laws.
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Getting Legal Help
An experienced attorney can assist an employee in taking legal action when an employer has failed
to make reasonable accommodations.
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An attorney can also help employers to understand their duties to accommodate protected workers so they reduce the risk of liability.
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Learn More About Reasonable Accommodation in Pennsylvania
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