What is considered reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and what happens if they are not met?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses, to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disability to allow them to work. A reasonable accommodation is some remedy that would allow the person to work. It does not necessarily have to be expensive.  For instance if you have an employee that uses a wheelchair and the desk her or she uses is too low, a simple adjustment might fix the problem.  The first thing you would need to determine is whether the ADA applies to your business.  The federal law applies to business with 15 or more employees.  You would also need to check your state law as it might be more restrictive.  Another question maybe whether your employee’s condition fits within the definition of disability under the ADA.

The definition of disability and the definition of what is reasonable under the ADA and state law can vary.  Contact a disability lawyer or one who handles employment issues for further guidance of your responsibilities in this area.