Ada Accommodation Rights Ignored

Summary

Employers must provide reasonable accommodations under the ADA and Washington law unless it causes undue hardship. Ignoring requests can be seen as a failure to provide these accommodations. If your employer directs you to a benefits administrator who ignores your request, the employer is still legally responsible. Consider filing a complaint with the EEOC and seeking advice from an employment attorney.

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I requested ADA accommodation to return to work from medical leave, to accommodate my qualified Disability, My request was ignored and I am being asked to love my reduced hours in my ADA accommodation request as unpaid disability leave.
Hello ****, it seems like you're dealing with an ADA reasonable accommodation issue. Washington law states:
- Employers must provide reasonable accommodation unless it causes undue hardship.
- Ignoring a request could potentially be seen as a failure to provide reasonable accommodation.
Have you considered filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
yes, but there are in inquiry appointments available.
Hi ****, while it may take some time to get an appointment with the EEOC, it's essential to file a complaint for your rights. You can also consider contacting a local employment attorney for advice.
What happens if my employer as directed me to work with my benefits administrator for my STD, they denied my claim and have ignored my request for accomodation, which was submitted in the form of a doctors note outlining I need a reduced schedule to accommodate my disability, I have escalated with my employer but they continue to direct me to Matrix the benefit administor. Is my employer legally responsible to make sure my ADA request is review, if they direct me to Matrix and they ignore me,
Under the ADA and Washington law:
- Employers are responsible for providing reasonable accommodations.
- Ignoring requests for accommodations can potentially be seen as a failure to provide these.
You might consider seeking legal advice from an employment attorney if your employer continues to ignore your requests.