would impose an undue hardship.(51) If an employer cannot hold a position open during the entire leave period without incurring undue hardship, the employer must consider whether it...
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18. Does an employer have to hold open an employee's job as a reasonable accommodation?
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North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services provides counseling, training, education, transportation, job placement, assistive technology and other support services to people...
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Texas Health and Human Services (HHS): Blind Children's Vocational Discovery and Development Program (BCVDDP)
Each year, hundreds of Texas families turn to Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) for information and support for their children who are blind or visually impaired. A blind...
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Do I still get priority stowage for my folding wheelchair if the pilot happens to have his personal belongings in that space when I pre-board?
space in the cabin for my personal folding wheelchair, do I still get priority stowage for my folding wheelchair if the pilot happens to have his personal belongings in that space when I pre-board...
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Are there any procedures or tests employers may require that would not be considered medical examinations?
Are there any procedures or tests employers may require that would not be considered medical examinations? (Question 2) Yes....
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May an employer ask all employees what prescription medications they are taking?
May an employer ask all employees what prescription medications they are taking? (Question 8) Generally, no....
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6. May an employer ask an individual for documentation when the individual requests reasonable accommodation?
. (27) The employer is entitled to know that the individual has a covered disability for which s/he needs a reasonable accommodation....
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What should an employer do if it learns about an employee's medical condition from someone else?
What should an employer do if it learns about an employee's medical condition from someone else?...
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31. Must an employer provide a reassignment if it would violate a seniority system?
Seniority systems governing job placement give employees expectations of consistent, uniform treatment expectations that would be undermined if employers had to make the type of individualized...
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33. Does an employer have to change a person's supervisor as a form of reasonable accommodation?
An employer does not have to provide an employee with a new supervisor as a reasonable accommodation. Nothing in the ADA, however, prohibits an employer from doing so....
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1. Is my employer allowed to fire me because I have a mental health condition?
It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you simply because you have a mental health condition....
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May an employer have an employee who is requesting a reasonable accommodation examined by its own health care provider?
If the employer has explained what type of documentation is needed, and the employee fails to provide it or provides insufficient documentation, the employer may require the employee to...
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Q. Does an employer have to give preference to a qualified applicant with a disability over other applicants?
Does an employer have to give preference to a qualified applicant with a disability over other applicants? A. No....
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12. May an employer ask whether a reasonable accommodation is needed when an applicant has not asked for one?
An employer may tell applicants what the hiring process involves (e.g., an interview, timed written test, or job demonstration), and may ask applicants whether they will need a reasonable...
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44. Can an employer deny a request for leave when an employee cannot provide a fixed date of return?
If an employee cannot provide a fixed date of return, and an employer determines that it can grant such leave at that time without causing undue hardship, the employer has the right to require...
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15. Must an employer provide reasonable accommodation so that an employee may attend training programs?
Employers must provide reasonable accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreters; written materials produced in alternative formats, such as braille, large print, or on audio- cassette)...
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16. What should an employer do when another federal law prohibits it from hiring anyone with a hearing impairment?
If a federal law prohibits an employer from hiring a person with a hearing impairment, the employer is not liable under the ADA....
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41. May an employer ask whether a reasonable accommodation is needed when an employee with a disability has not asked for one?
An employer may ask an employee with a known disability whether s/he needs a reasonable accommodation when it reasonably believes that the employee may need an accommodation....
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5.5(g) Background and Reference Checks
If an employer uses an outside firm to conduct background checks, the employer should assure that this firm complies with the ADA's prohibitions on pre-employment inquiries....
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May employers require employees to have periodic medical examinations?
May employers require employees to have periodic medical examinations?...
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When may an employer ask an employee a disability-related question or require an employee to submit to a medical examination?
When may an employer ask an employee a disability-related question or require an employee to submit to a medical examination?...
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For more specific information about ADA requirements affecting employment contact:
For more specific information about ADA requirements affecting employment contact: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission P.O....
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21. How should an employer handle leave for an employee covered by both the ADA and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
An employer must allow the individual to use any accrued paid leave first, but, if that is insufficient to cover the entire period, then the employer should grant unpaid leave....
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Q. Must employers be familiar with the many diverse types of disabilities to know whether or how to make a reasonable accommodation?
Must employers be familiar with the many diverse types of disabilities to know whether or how to make a reasonable accommodation? A. No....
