Accommodation Requests
Accommodation Requests
Molloy University is committed to all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act that ensures the fair treatment and consideration of persons with disabilities in all areas of employment. Employees or applicants for employment with disabilities shall be provided with reasonable accommodation when requested except where such accommodation would cause undue hardship. Employees with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify with Human Resources and request any accommodation that may be necessary to effectuate performance of essential job functions.
Similarly, Molloy respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the University.
Molloy provides reasonable accommodations for employees’ pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including accommodations for lactation.
Interactive Process
The interactive process is required when an employee requests an accommodation or otherwise has a known limitation that requires one. The University will engage the employee and the employee’s department in good faith and in a timely manner in the interactive process to determine what accommodation is appropriate. For pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, both students and employees will participate in the interactive process with relevant personnel when appropriate.
Note: No specific accommodation is guaranteed. Rather, accommodations are determined on an individualized basis and must be tailored to match the needs of the employee without placing an undue hardship on the department.
In making this determination, in conjunction with the appropriate departmental supervisor or university official, may consider a number of relevant factors, including:
- The nature and duration of the requested accommodation.
- The impact of the requested accommodation on the performance of the employee’s essential functions or core work-related duties.
- Adherence to federal regulations for students requesting “reasonable” accommodation. A reasonable modification may require adjusting policies or procedures when necessary to support a student with a pregnancy-related condition.
- Any alternative accommodations.
The University may require a student or an employee to provide certification from a health care provider indicating a reasonable accommodation is advisable. The certification must include:
- The date the accommodation became or will become medically advisable;
- An explanation of the medical condition and need for a reasonable accommodation;
- The probable length of time the accommodation should be provided.
Once Human Resources has secured the requested certification, it will begin the interactive process to determine the type and duration of the accommodation.
For more information, please visit our Americans with Disabilities Act Policy or if you would like to begin the accommodation process, please fill out the appropriate Accommodation Request Form.