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.