Is Your Boss Supposed To Accommodate Your Disability?

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), your employer is required to provide a reasonable accommodation if it is necessary for you to carry out the essential functions of your job, provided that you are qualified for the position.

Not every physical condition qualifies as a "disability," however. To be "disabled" under the ADA, you must suffer from a medical condition that substantially interferes with one or more major life activities, such as walking, standing, lifting, bending, eating, sleeping, breathing, speaking, thinking, concentrating, learning, or reading. If your condition does not substantially limit a major life activity, you are not considered disabled and are not entitled to a reasonable accommodation.

Simply requesting a particular accommodation does not automatically obligate your employer to provide it. The accommodation must be reasonable. An employer is not obligated to provide an accommodation if it would result in an undue hardship, or cause significant difficulty or expense to their operations.

If you have been denied an accommodation and suffer an adverse employment action as a result, you may have a claim. Call the Law Offices of Anthony J. Pantuso, III at 203-726-0284 to explore your rights.