ADA Frequently Asked Questions
Category: Title I: Employment
Question: #14
May an employer ask an employee if a reasonable accommodation is needed when the employee has not requested one?
Answer:
Employers may not require employees to accept accommodations they do not want. However, an employer can discuss disability-related accommodations with an employee who has not made a request in the following circumstances:
Resource(s):
- The employee’s behavior is impacting the safety of the employee or others;
- The employee’s behavior is affecting job performance, attendance, or other work-related activities and policies;
- The employee has disclosed a disability or impairment related to safety, performance, or other work-related activities and policies; or
- The disability and need for an accommodation are obvious.
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