Americans with Disabilities Act
EXIT
Federal Law & Definitions
What is a
QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL
with a DISABILITY
?
An individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the
essential functions
of the employment position that such individual holds or desires.
Essential functions are those job duties that:
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Are central to the position,
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Occupy a significant amount of the employee’s time,
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If removed, would substantially change the job.
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