Understanding the ADA’s Interactive Process: How Employers and Employees Should Discuss Requests for Accommodations
11:00am - 12:30pm
Description
The ADA’s “interactive process” is about an employer and employee (or applicant) having a meaningful discussion about a request, including why accommodation is needed and what types of accommodation might work. Employers and employees often don’t understand why a discussion generally is necessary and how to discuss a request, including what types of information they should share and their roles in the meaningful discussion.
This session will discuss how to have an interactive process that provides employers with the information to make a legally sound decision that meets the requirements of the ADA. We will discuss how each person plays a part in making sure that important information is shared (including sometimes medical documentation) and outside sources that can assist in identifying possible accommodations.
Registration link and more information
https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session?id=111138