The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees to perform essential job functions.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for government employers
• D. Only for large employers

Answer: (A)

At the heart of this topic is the duty to provide reasonable accommodations that allow a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship for the employer. The ADA requires employers to engage in an interactive process to identify effective accommodations, which can include adjusting work schedules, modifying equipment or duties, or making the workplace accessible. This obligation applies to private employers with 15 or more employees as well as to public entities; it is not limited to government employers or to very large companies. The key point is that the accommodation must enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job and must not impose an undue hardship. Therefore, the statement is correct.