Reasonable Accommodation
Workplace changes to help employees with disabilities perform their jobs.
Definition
A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, work environment, or employment practices that enables a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions. This can include modified schedules, leave for treatment, reassignment, or physical workplace changes.
Examples
- • Modified work schedule for medical appointments
- • Extended leave beyond FMLA for recovery
- • Temporary reassignment to a less demanding role
Quick Facts
- Term
- Reasonable Accommodation
- Category
- Compliance & Legal
Helpful Resources
Explore More Terms
Paid Sick Leave
State or locally mandated sick time with pay.
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)
Federal law providing 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave.
Intermittent FMLA Leave
FMLA leave taken in separate blocks of time.
FMLA Eligibility
Requirements employees must meet to qualify for FMLA leave.
Serious Health Condition
An illness or injury requiring inpatient care or continuing treatment.
Medical Certification
Documentation from a healthcare provider supporting a leave request.
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