Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable Accommodations
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Your Right to a Reasonable Accommodation for Your Disability
Your employer must make accommodations for your disability so you can do your job.
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Time Off Work as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA
Often, employees with disabilities need time off work for surgery, therapy, recovery, rest, or ongoing medical treatment.
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What to Do If Your Employer Denies Your Request for Reasonable Accommodation
The ADA gives employees with disabilities the right to reasonable accommodations. What happens if your employer ignores—or denies—your request?
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Getting a Workplace Accommodation for Back Pain and Neck Pain
Learn about common workplace accommodations for back or neck pain.
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Getting an Accommodation for Depression or Anxiety in the Workplace
Learn about your workplace rights and common accommodations for anxiety and depression.
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Can I Bring My Service Dog or Emotional Support Animal to Work as an Accommodation?
Some employers may be required to allow certain service dogs or emotional support animals at work.
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Schedule Changes and Working Part Time as a Reasonable Accommodation
If you have a disability, you may have the right to part-time work or changes to your hours as an accommodation.
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When Does Someone With a Disability Pose a Direct Threat to Health or Safety Under the ADA?
Employers are restricted in firing or not hiring someone with a disability because they are worried about safety risks.
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Getting Hired With a Disability
The ADA doesn’t require employers to hire applicants with disabilities, but it does provide protections.
Enforcing Your ADA Rights
Enforcing Your ADA Rights
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When to Get an Employment Discrimination Lawyer for Disability Discrimination
If you have been fired or denied a job, or otherwise mistreated at work because of your disability, see an attorney right away.
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How Are Lawyers Paid in Disability Discrimination Cases?
Do you believe your employer discriminated against you because of your disability?
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How to Handle Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
If you are facing workplace discrimination because of a disability, you should take action right away.
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What to Do When Your Employer Discriminates Against You for a Disability
Has your employer discriminated against you because of your disability? Verify your employer has violated the ADA, and then file a complaint.
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Can I Be Fired Due to Disability?
Several laws give employees a right to take time off -- or to reasonable accommodations -- for disabilities.
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Medical Records and the ADA: Your Confidentiality Rights
Personnel records relating to disability must be kept confidential, with a few exceptions.
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When Can an Employer Ask You Disability-Related Questions or Require Medical Examinations?
Employers are restricted in asking about disability or health and sending you for medical tests or exams.
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Disability Harassment: When Is it Illegal?
You can stop harassment or teasing by coworkers or supervisors about your physical or mental condition if it's a disability.
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What Cognitive and Mental Disabilities Are Protected From Discrimination?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers and others from discriminating against those with physical, psychological, and cognitive disabilities.
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Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Cover Short-Term Illnesses?
The Americans with Disabilities Act doesn't generally protect employees with minor, temporary conditions; learn the rules here.
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Are Learning Disabilities Covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Learning disabilities generally qualify as disabilities under the ADA.