ADA and the reasonable accommodation process

This is educational, not legal advice. In the United States, the ADA requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations unless they cause undue hardship.

Typical path 1. A candidate or employee indicates a barrier related to a disability. It does not have to be in writing or use the word “ADA.” 2. The employer engages in an interactive process — a real conversation about the barrier and options. 3. The employer implements an effective accommodation, or documents why a specific request is an undue hardship and offers alternatives. 4. The employer does not disclose the disability to coworkers who do not need to know.

Good practice on InclusiveHire - List accommodations you already provide on the job post. - Ask about interview access automatically. - Keep medical details out of the hiring file that managers share.

If you operate outside the US, local disability discrimination law still applies. Ask qualified counsel.