EmploymentQuestion 1055 of 1605
An employee with a disability requests an accommodation that would fundamentally alter the nature of the business or impose significant difficulty and expense. The employer:
a.May decline that specific accommodation as an undue hardship, but should still explore alternatives
b.Must provide it regardless of cost
c.Must shut down the business
d.May immediately terminate the employee
Explanation
FEHA requires reasonable accommodation only up to the point of undue hardship, meaning significant difficulty or expense considering the employer's resources and operations. Even then, the employer should continue the interactive process to look for an alternative effective accommodation rather than simply denying all help.
Law Reference: Gov. Code §12940(a); reasonable-accommodation limitsPractice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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