Common use of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation Clause in Contracts

Disability and Reasonable Accommodation. A. EFF commits to making its work facilities barrier-free and accessible for all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law, and will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law, provided such accommodations do not constitute an undue hardship. B. Employees shall have the right to have a Union representative present during reasonable accommodation meetings. EFF shall advise an employee of this right prior to any scheduled reasonable accommodation meeting. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prevent EFF management and Human Resources from discussing reasonable accommodation with an employee who chooses to initiate and conduct a meeting or conversation without a Union representative. 1. The parties agree that reasonable accommodation meetings are part of an interactive process to identify adjustments or modifications to the work environment of qualified individuals, in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The parties commit to professionalism and cooperation in the spirit of positive resolution.