Understanding Reasonable Accommodation

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Curley & Rothman, LLC 1100 East Hector Street, Suite 425, Conshohocken, PA 19428 Phone: 610-834-8819 UNDERSTANDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A Guide for Conshohocken Business Owners and Employees

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Curley & Rothman, LLC 1100 East Hector Street, Suite 425, Conshohocken, PA 19428 Phone: 610-834-8819

UNDERSTANDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A Guide for Conshohocken Business Owners and Employees

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Curley & Rothman, LLC 1100 East Hector Street, Suite 425, Conshohocken, PA 19428 Phone: 610-834-8819

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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