Employee's Responsibilities

Request accommodation when needed and suggest appropriate measures, if possible.

Provide information/ documentation from a qualified health care professional to clarify health restrictions and describe the type of accommodation that would be most effective.

Cooperate with any experts who are asked to provide guidance on the situation.

Respond to the employer’s reasonable request to undergo an independent medical exam. Note: employees cannot be forced to submit to an independent medical examination, but failure to comply with a request may delay the accommodation process.

Allow a reasonable amount of time for the employer to reply to the request for accommodation.

Participate in any discussions regarding possible accommodation solutions.

Listen to and consider any reasonable accommodation options that the employer proposes.

Achieve the agreed-upon job performance standards once accommodation is provided.

Work with the employer on an ongoing basis to manage the accommodation process.

Advise the employer of changes in accommodation needs.