WDLT Employee Handbook

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR

EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES AND

PREGNANT WORKERS

Non-Retaliation

WDLT prohibits any form of retaliation against an employee or applicant who

requests an accommodation, participates in the accommodation process, or assists

someone in requesting an accommodation. Any employee who believes they have

been subjected to retaliation should report it immediately to Human Resources or

another member of management.

Responsibilities

Employees/Applicants: Responsible for initiating accommodation requests

and participating in the interactive process by providing necessary information

and documentation.

Managers:

Responsible

for

understanding

this

policy,

receiving

accommodation requests from employees, notifying Human Resources, and

actively participating in the interactive process, including providing input on

job duties and day-to-day operations for employees.

Human Resources: Responsible for managing the accommodation process,

engaging in the interactive process (in collaboration with managers for

employees, or recruiters/hiring managers for applicants), evaluating requests,

maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Human Resources is also responsible for ensuring that required notices

regarding pregnancy discrimination and accommodation rights are posted and

provided to employees as mandated by Connecticut law.

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