Sometimes, it makes sense to make an accommodation even if you aren’t entirely convinced the employee is disabled or that the accommodation will work. Think of it as a risk/benefit analysis. If the requested accommodation is easy to implement and doesn’t cost a lot, why not make it? It’s probably much cheaper than defending an ADA lawsuit.
When employee suggests cheap accommodations, it’s worth your while to consider agreeing
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