Employment law glossary

Reasonable Accommodation

A change that may help an employee perform essential job functions or access workplace rights.

Why this term matters

Reasonable Accommodation can affect how an employee documents an issue, chooses an agency path, or frames questions for an employment lawyer.

What to ask next

  • Where does this term appear in my documents?
  • Does it create a deadline?
  • Does it connect to an agency process?
  • Does state law change the meaning or remedy?

Official Sources To Verify

Employment law is deadline-sensitive and state-specific. Use these links as starting points, then verify anything time-sensitive with the agency, your documents, or a licensed employment attorney.