Are employers required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities?

Yes, employers in North Dakota are required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Under North Dakota law, employers must provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities unless it results in an undue hardship for the employer. Reasonable accommodations generally include making facilities more accessible to individuals with disabilities, job restructuring, modifying work schedules, providing aids or services, or making existing materials easier to read. Potential accommodations should be discussed between the employee and the employer. The North Dakota Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. The Human Rights Act applies to employers with 15 or more employees. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. The ADA applies to employers with 15 or more employees. It prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants or employees with disabilities in the hiring process or in the conditions of employment. The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, unless such accommodations would pose an undue hardship. Examples of reasonable accommodations include providing extra time off, making changes to the job or work environment, providing special equipment, or modifying work hours. In North Dakota, employers are legally required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employers should be aware of the rights and responsibilities of both the employee and employer under the Human Rights Act and the ADA.

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