CDMS ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodation 2

Question 1

An employee with chronic back pain requests a standing desk. The employer denies it citing cost. Which ADA concept applies to this analysis?

Accepted Answer

Undue hardship

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Direct threat

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Essential functions

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Regarded as disabled

Question 2

What does 'regarded as having a disability' mean under the ADA?

Accepted Answer

An employer takes an adverse action because of an actual or perceived physical or mental impairment

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The employee has a documented medical diagnosis of a disability

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A co-worker reports that the employee seems disabled

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The employee has applied for SSDI benefits

Question 3

Under the ADA, a 'qualified individual with a disability' is someone who:

Accepted Answer

Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

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Has a disability recognized by the Social Security Administration

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Is currently receiving workers' compensation benefits

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Has been employed for at least one year

Question 4

Which federal agency enforces Title I (employment) provisions of the ADA?

Accepted Answer

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Answer

Department of Labor (DOL)

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Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

Question 5

When may an employer ask an employee about a disability or require a medical examination?

Accepted Answer

After a conditional job offer is made and during employment for job-related reasons

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At any time during employment

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Only before a conditional job offer is made

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Never, under any circumstances

Question 6

Which ADA concept protects an employer from being required to accommodate an employee whose disability poses a significant risk of substantial harm to themselves or others?

Accepted Answer

Direct threat

Answer

Essential functions doctrine

Answer

Undue hardship

Answer

Business necessity