Reasonable Accommodation
/ˈriːzənəbəl əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A modification or adjustment to a job, work environment, academic setting, or the manner in which things are customarily done, made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions or enjoy equal benefits and privileges.
The employer provided a reasonable accommodation by installing a ramp for the employee with mobility impairments.
- (n.) An adjustment required under laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodation under the ADA ensures that disabled employees are not unfairly excluded from the workplace.
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- reasonable accommodations
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Commentary
Reasonable accommodation is a key concept in disability and employment law, balancing individual needs with undue hardship on employers or institutions.
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