Reasonable Accommodation Archives - Pines Federal Employment Attorneys

Aug 23, 2023 | By Pines Federal | Read Time: 3 minutes | Reasonable Accommodation

Empowering Employees: The Power of Requesting Audio Format Signage as a Reasonable Accommodation

In the dynamic tapestry of today’s workforce, diversity and inclusion stand as essential cornerstones of progress and success. As we continue to advance towards a more equitable professional landscape, it is vital for employees with orientation challenges, including the blind and visually impaired, to recognize and assert their rights to reasonable accommodations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which...

Aug 22, 2023 | By Pines Federal | Read Time: 3 minutes | Reasonable Accommodation

Three Examples of Religious Accommodations for Federal Employees

Religious accommodation in the workplace is a constitutional right for those federal employees who have strong ethical or religious beliefs. This right was recently strengthened by the Supreme Court in the case of Groff v. U.S. Postal Service. In that case, the court reiterated that employers need to meet a relatively difficult standard in order to deny an employee’s requested religious accommodation. ...

Aug 18, 2023 | By Pines Federal | Read Time: 4 minutes | Reasonable Accommodation

Accommodations for Immunocompromised Federal Employees

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently found that 6.2% of American adults between 18-64 years of age suffer from low-functioning immune systems. Being immunocompromised is often a serious situation, as it can make even relatively routine diseases like the common cold potentially life-threatening. Many immunocompromised individuals were strongly reminded of this stark reality during the recent COVID-19...

Aug 17, 2023 | By Pines Federal | Read Time: 4 minutes | Reasonable Accommodation

When Do Accommodations Become Undue Hardships?

Undue hardship is a critical term when discussing reasonable work accommodations. It serves as an exception to the requirement that employers provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. But, unfortunately, it is a fairly ambiguous phrase. How do you know if your reasonable accommodation is an undue hardship on your employer? Let’s delve into its definition and implications....

Aug 15, 2023 | By Pines Federal | Read Time: 4 minutes | Reasonable Accommodation

Can Federal Employers Deny Religious Accommodation Requests?

Religious accommodation is a major issue within the federal workplace. Consequently, clients frequently ask, Can a federal employer deny my religious accommodation request? The simple answer to this question is yes; federal employers can deny religious accommodation requests. However, they cannot do so for an arbitrary or random reason. Instead, they must meet a certain legal standard before rejecting...

Aug 8, 2023 | By Pines Federal | Read Time: 4 minutes | Reasonable Accommodation

Long COVID Reasonable Accommodations for Federal Employees

The latest statistics about long COVID are shocking. Scientists estimate 10% to 30% of all COVID sufferers experience long COVID. The rates of long COVID are even higher for COVID sufferers who are older, female, or who had to be hospitalized. The symptoms of long COVID are by now familiar to most: cough, brain fog, myalgia, depression, anxiety, weakness, and fatigue. But the...

Jul 1, 2023 | By Pines Federal | Read Time: 3 minutes | Federal Employee Rights

Having a Migraine? Reasonable Accommodations for Federal Employees

Migraine headaches are a serious health problem affecting almost 50 million Americans across the country. As any migraine sufferer knows, the condition is incredibly unpredictable. Individuals who suffer from migraines experience a dizzying range of symptoms, including severe pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Your work suffers, your colleagues notice, and your world feels like it’s in a perpetual...

Apr 24, 2023 | By Pines Federal | Read Time: 3 minutes | Reasonable Accommodation

Depression Reasonable Accommodations for Federal Employees

Depression is a debilitating mental health disorder that affects over 20 million Americans. As you can imagine, it can have significant and lasting impacts on an individual’s ability to perform their job duties effectively. This is especially true in high-stress environments like the federal workplace. However, the good news is that there are workplace accommodations for depression. In fact,...

Apr 21, 2023 | By Pines Federal | Read Time: 4 minutes | Reasonable Accommodation

ADHD Reasonable Accommodations for Federal Employees

As a federal employee with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you probably face unique challenges at work. You may find it difficult to focus, prioritize tasks, or manage time effectively. Perhaps sometimes you forget what your manager asked you to do or find yourself making lots of mistakes. However, our EEOC reasonable accommodations lawyers have good news: the law...

Feb 23, 2023 | By Pines Federal | Read Time: 4 minutes | Disabled Government Employees

What Federal Employees Can Do If Their Reasonable Accommodation Request Is Denied

Federal employees are entitled to request a reasonable accommodation from their employer if they have a qualifying disability, thanks to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Unfortunately, employers sometimes do refuse valid requests for reasonable accommodations. Our nationwide federal employment reasonable accommodations attorneys explain what you can do if your reasonable accommodation was denied....