How do ADA accommodations work at work?

Employment Law Forum
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I’m trying to understand how ADA accommodations work with employers. What do I need to do to get one approved, and what’s the process like?

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Usually, you need a doctor’s note outlining the accommodation. They can’t deny it if it’s considered reasonable.

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Finch said:
Usually, you need a doctor’s note outlining the accommodation. They can’t deny it if it’s considered reasonable.

Got it. So, they have to work with me to figure something out?

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Finch said:
Usually, you need a doctor’s note outlining the accommodation. They can’t deny it if it’s considered reasonable.

Yep, they should discuss it with you to see what’ll work best.

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If they deny it without good reason, you can file a complaint with the EEOC. They help out in these cases.

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Darcy said:
If they deny it without good reason, you can file a complaint with the EEOC. They help out in these cases.

Didn’t know that! Good to know there’s a way to address it if things go south.

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Document everything along the way—any requests you send and their responses. It’ll help if you need proof later.

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Teal said:
Document everything along the way—any requests you send and their responses. It’ll help if you need proof later.

Definitely a good tip. I’ll keep track of everything just in case.

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I went through this, and my employer suggested a different accommodation than I asked for. Ended up being okay though.

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Brett said:
I went through this, and my employer suggested a different accommodation than I asked for. Ended up being okay though.

Didn’t know they could suggest something else. Was it similar to what you originally wanted?

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Brett said:
I went through this, and my employer suggested a different accommodation than I asked for. Ended up being okay though.

Yeah, it was close enough and worked out well. They just made some adjustments.

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If they deny a reasonable accommodation, you can file with the EEOC. They help make sure employers follow ADA rules.

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Devi said:
If they deny a reasonable accommodation, you can file with the EEOC. They help make sure employers follow ADA rules.

Thanks for the info! I feel better knowing I have that option.