Tips For Evaluating And Determining An Effective ADA Accommodation

3/19/2026

Employers must assess accommodation requests individually based on the employee's specific functional limitations, the job requirements, and operational realities. Employers must then provide a reasonable accommodation unless it would cause undue hardship (significant difficulty or expense) or would pose a direct threat that cannot be mitigated.

It is important to note that employers are not required to provide the preferred accommodation if an alternative is equally effective. Also, employers should keep in mind that they cannot request full medical records or unrelated medical info.

Note: This is an excerpt from our ADA Training & Certification Program.