Whether you are looking for a job, already employed or starting your own business, JAN has something for everyone. You can see a sample list for each condition. Before you consult with your employer, look at the list of suggested accommodations on JAN. It explains how a specific accommodation might work at your employer's site. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) states that they are the "leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues". Develop a plan for your request before you speak with your boss. Supervisors may consider what an employee prefers. Employers are only required to give accommodations necessary for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job. An undue burden may cost so much that the employer goes out of business. Accommodations must also be “reasonable”. The accommodation cannot cause an “undue burden” to the employer. The ADA or Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 and Section 504 the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provide for reasonable accommodations for the employee to be able to do the job. the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and ADAA of 2008 Even if you don't believe your condition is a disability, do you research on options or call us to talk about it. Several websites are available from organizations that offer accessible employment resources. Some employees prefer to request the accommodations through human resources. Should you choose to ask for accommodations, be sure to have a plan in place. The National Disability Rights Network explains how employment accommodations work: There are many ways to get accommodations in the workplace.īefore you decide against requesting reasonable accommodations, you may wish to know that most cost an employer less than $500. First, explore what steps you can take to adjust your workplace yourself. You may wish to talk with a mentor outside the job. requesting ADA accommodations on the jobĭeciding whether or not to request ADA accommodations on the job and reveal your disability is a personal decision. Whether you make informal arrangements with your boss or formally request accommodations on the job, it's an option for you to balance your work and health. The point is that you might be able to do your job more consistently if something would give. You wonder if your condition "counts" as something legitimate.
Your boss counts on you, but you don't know how much longer you can count on yourself. Dreaming about going part-time, you look at jobs that don't pay the bills. Vacation time never gets used for the rest you really need. But it's hard when you don't have the energy. You hem and haw, waiting six more months. Other times you think your boss will consider it a hassle.
Sometimes you worry if others will think you are "special". You may find yourself wondering if it is even worth it to ask for workplace accommodations.
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