ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodation Flashcards

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what is a 'reasonable accommodation'?

Answer: A modification or adjustment that enables a qualified person with a disability to perform essential job functions

A reasonable accommodation is any change to the work environment or job that enables a qualified employee with a disability to perform essential functions.

Which of the following best defines 'undue hardship' under the ADA?

Answer: An accommodation that would cause significant difficulty or expense given the employer's resources

Undue hardship considers the cost of the accommodation relative to the employer's overall financial resources, size, and operations.

Under the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), how was the definition of disability broadened?

Answer: The 'substantially limits a major life activity' standard was interpreted more broadly

The ADAAA directed courts to interpret 'substantially limits' broadly, making it easier for individuals to qualify as having a disability.

What is the 'interactive process' required by the ADA?

Answer: A good-faith dialogue between employer and employee to identify effective accommodations

The interactive process requires the employer and employee to engage in good-faith communication to explore and identify reasonable accommodations.

Which of the following is NOT considered a reasonable accommodation under the ADA?

Answer: Eliminating an essential function of the job

Employers are not required to eliminate essential job functions; accommodations must enable performance of those functions, not remove them.

Under the ADA, which employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations?

Answer: Employers with 15 or more employees

Title I of the ADA applies to private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions with 15 or more employees.