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What are the "essential functions" of a job? [1]

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Essential functions are the basic job duties.

 

ADA Regulations say that the following things should be taken into consideration when determining whether a job function is essential:

  • The employer’s judgment about which functions are essential;
  • Job descriptions that were written before a job was posted;
  • The amount of time spent performing the function;
  • The consequences of not requiring the person to perform the function;
  • The terms of a collective bargaining agreement; and
  • The work experience of others who have had, or currently hold, the same or similar positions.

For additional information, take a look at the following resources:

FAQ: Can an employer be required to reallocate an essential function of a job to another employee as a reasonable accommodation? [2]

Fact Sheet: Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace [3]


Source URL: https://adata.org/faq/what-are-essential-functions-job

Links
[1] https://adata.org/faq/what-are-essential-functions-job
[2] https://adata.org/faq/can-employer-be-required-reallocate-essential-function-job-another-employee-reasonable
[3] https://adata.org/factsheet/reasonable-accommodations-workplace