!TEST**No. 518, Employees With Disabilities (7/1/2014)

Question 1

How can an employee submit a request for reasonable accommodations?

Answer 1

Must be done in writing to:

• immediate supervisor
• any mgr in or out of the department
• HR/RM Dir

Question 2

For what reason would the City NOT make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability?

Answer 2

If it creates undue hardship or poses a direct threat to the City.

Question 3

Before making reasonable accommodations, what will department directors do?

Answer 3

Consult with HR/RM to determine what constitutes a reasonable accommodation and undue hardship.

Question 4

What is an “alternative placement” that the City can make, for a qualified individual?

Answer 4

It is an effort to place an employee in a vacant position (transfer or demotion), only when other reasonable accommodations are not available, and if a position becomes available in a reasonable amount of time.

Question 5

What is a supervisors responsibility?

Answer 5

To assure quality customer service is provided, through effective job performance.