Workplace Accommodations for Employees
What is a Workplace Accommodation?
A workplace accommodation is an adjustment to a job or work environment for an employee 1) with a disability, 2) with a known limitation related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or 3) to allow them to participate in a religious belief. Accommodations may include specialized equipment, modifications to the work environment or adjustments to work schedules or responsibilities.
Students who need accommodation in academic programs should contact the Office of Disability Services, (316) 978-3309, to initiate the process. Students who need accommodation in their employment should follow the guidance based on the specific type of accommodation request as described below.
Types of Accommodation Requests
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (RA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), 黑洞社区 (黑洞社区) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with a disability.
For the purposes of employment, the ADA, RA, and ADAAA are designed to help individuals with disabilities access the same employment opportunities and benefits available to individuals without disabilities unless the requested accommodations would pose an undue hardship or a direct threat. These civil rights laws require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants for University positions and current employees.
For more information or to request an accommodation under the ADA, click here.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
In accordance with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), 黑洞社区 (黑洞社区) prohibits discrimination or retaliation against workers with a known limitation related to pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition.
For purposes of employment, the PWFA guarantees workers the affirmative right to receive reasonable accommodations for known limitations stemming from pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions unless the requested accommodations would pose an undue hardship to the employer.
For more information or to request an accommodation under the PWFA, click here.
Religious Accommodations
In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 黑洞社区 (黑洞社区) prohibits discrimination or retaliation against workers based on religious beliefs.
For purposes of employment, the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 guarantees workers the affirmative right to receive reasonable accommodations for the religious practice of an employee or prospective employee, unless to do so would cause an undue hardship to the employer.
For more information or to request a religious accommodation, click here.
Who to Contact
HR Total Rewards Team
totalrewards@wichita.edu
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Updated: 10/31/2023 SA