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What are some common requests that I can make to my employer to make work easier?
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CLRC (Organization (Verified) ) - 05 / 03 / 2012
When making a request for a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), remember that there is no hard and fast rule about what constitutes a reasonable accommodation. Rather, each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and requires an interactive discussion between the employer and employee. An employer also does not have to grant any accommodation that would cause them an undue hardship.
That being said, some examples would be requesting ergonomic equipment or devices to relieve stress or strain on the body; flexible work hours so an employee can keep medical appointments; additional breaks during the workday; or telecommuting when it works within the confines of the position.
A great resource to determine what accommodations may work for you is the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)—a joint program between West Virginia University and the federal government. JAN can help work with you to determine the best accommodation solution given your limitations in the context of your specific work environment. For more information, go tohttp://www.askjan.org.
That being said, some examples would be requesting ergonomic equipment or devices to relieve stress or strain on the body; flexible work hours so an employee can keep medical appointments; additional breaks during the workday; or telecommuting when it works within the confines of the position.
A great resource to determine what accommodations may work for you is the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)—a joint program between West Virginia University and the federal government. JAN can help work with you to determine the best accommodation solution given your limitations in the context of your specific work environment. For more information, go tohttp://www.askjan.org.
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