Employees who need help with a disability don’t need to say ‘ADA’ or ‘accommodation’
Under the ADA, employees don’t have to ask for an “accommodation” for their ailments. They merely have to provide enough information for you to realize that’s what they need. It’s up to you to understand their legal rights—then start the interactive dialogue to arrive at a “reasonable accommodation.”
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