November 29, 2021 Disability
How an Internal Job Search Can Help Make an ADAAA Accommodation
By Kevin Ufier, MEd, CRC, National Director of Managed Disability Genex Services

When employees request accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), employers attempt to make reasonable accommodations that will enable employees to stay in their current positions. However, it’s not always possible when limitations prevent employees from performing the essential job functions or an accommodation would create undue hardship for the employer.