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  • >Since you mention ADA, I will assume that you've >determine that absent his hearing aid, the >idividual is signficantly impaired in hearing >and would otherwise be considered ADA-disabled. > >I agree with the others. The …
  • Has the employee asked for an accommodation. We as employers are not mind readers and should not try to be. Where did the medicals terms come from. As far as the employee asking for an accommodation yes that would be the route i would suggest. O…
  • We have had simular situation here. What does the employee use now to get around when not working. Since the scooter or wheelchair is an extention of the person, this is truly a personal item. Now comes if you as the employer purchases this equip…
  • What type of accommodations have been offered. Have you looked into any assistive technology. ie voice active software, ergonomic eval for keyboard, mouse and monitor. What are the job duties that require limted time. Trying to use technology in …
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 08-24-02 AT 08:19AM (CST)[/font][p]this depends on the job desription. How an employee gets to their place of employment is not the responsiblity of the employer. If you have other postions that do not…
  • When an employee asks for an accommodation they must fill out a form which asks for medical documentation as well gives us any and all authorization for additional info. if you would like this for let me know. [email]dave.millstein@treas.state.nj.…
  • Yes. you can ask for medical documentaion any time since the employee stated they have a disability. all employers, including State and local government employers, with 15 or more employees after July 26, 1994 are covered under the ADA. Since th…
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 08-22-02 AT 02:18PM (CST)[/font][p]I bring the same response as in the past. WHAT DOES THE EMPLOYEE do IN THE OUTSIDE ENVIROMENT OF WORK....... Does this person where a mask to get around while she is …
  • Based on the info it sounds like you did a job search within your company or based on a reasonable accommodation within the job scope. Since you were not able to modify the job description you did the next best thing. Giving the employee the optio…
  • Stand your ground We have had a simular request. What we did do is setup an area in the building where employee who arrive early can go. This way they are not at their desk and could be asked to do something from a supervisor or manager before th…