What is ADA Accommodation?
An ADA accommodation is a modification to a job, workplace, or hiring process that allows a qualified candidate or employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of a role, as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Why does ADA Accommodation matter?
Employers covered by the ADA are legally required to provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would cause undue hardship, making this a compliance area recruiters and hiring managers need to handle carefully and consistently.
How does ADA Accommodation work?
A candidate or employee requests an accommodation, and the employer engages in an interactive process to identify a reasonable option, such as modified equipment, a flexible schedule, or an accessible interview format, documenting the process along the way.
Frequently asked questions
Who is covered by ADA accommodation requirements?
Generally private employers with 15 or more employees, along with most state and local government employers.
Can an employer deny an accommodation request?
Yes, if it would cause undue hardship to the business, though this determination requires a genuine, documented interactive process rather than an automatic denial.
How BrightMove helps
BrightMove keeps a documented record of every step in the hiring process, supporting a consistent, defensible ADA interactive process. Explore BrightMove for staffing agencies.