Common use of ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Clause in Contracts

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. The fundamental job duties of a position, not including marginal duties that have minimal consequences if not performed. The primary factors to consider when determining whether or not a function is essential are: Does the position exist to perform this essential function? Is the applicant being hired for specific, highly specialized expertise? How much time will be spent on the job performing the function? What are the consequences of not requiring the applicant to perform a particular function?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. The fundamental job duties of a position, not including marginal duties that have minimal consequences if not performed. The primary factors to consider when determining Corredetermining whether or not a function is essential are: Does the position exist to perform this essential function? Is the applicant being hired for specific, highly specialized expertise? How much time will be spent on the job performing the function? What are the consequences of not requiring the applicant to perform a particular function?