Accommodation Requests 101: What Every Employer Should Know

An employee says they are having trouble getting to work on time because of a medical condition. Another asks for a stool because standing all day has become difficult during pregnancy. Are these accommodation requests? What should you do next?

Join ESI as we welcome back Marina Guerra from the EEOC for a practical discussion on how employers can recognize accommodation requests, understand their obligations, and navigate the interactive process with confidence.

📅 Event Date: July 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM (Central)
Accommodation Requests 101 What Every Employer Should Know

Webinar Details and Registration Information

This live webinar will help employers better understand workplace accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
  • Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
  • Time: 12.30pm Central
  • Location: Live online webinar
Important Note: The EEOC does not allow recordings of its webinars. To hear the presentation and guidance directly, you must attend live.

What You Will Learn About Accommodation Requests

Accommodation requests are not always made formally. An employee may not use legal terms like “ADA,” “PWFA,” or “reasonable accommodation.” Instead, they may simply mention difficulty performing a job duty, getting to work, standing for long periods, attending medical appointments, or needing a schedule adjustment.In this session, Marina Guerra from the EEOC will walk employers through the practical side of workplace accommodations, including what employers can ask, what documentation may be requested, and how to engage in the interactive process appropriately.You will gain a clearer understanding of how to recognize potential accommodation requests, evaluate options, document conversations, and respond in a way that supports compliance and reduces risk.Key Topics Include
  • Recognizing accommodation requests, even when they are not made formally
  • Understanding employer responsibilities under the ADA and PWFA
  • Knowing what questions employers may ask
  • Understanding when documentation may be requested
  • Navigating the interactive process with confidence
  • Evaluating reasonable accommodation options
  • Avoiding common compliance pitfalls
  • Applying best practices for documentation and follow-up

Why This Webinar Matters for Your Organization

Workplace accommodation requests can create uncertainty for managers, supervisors, and business owners. A delayed response, inconsistent process, or inappropriate question can increase compliance risk and damage employee trust.

This session will provide practical guidance employers can use immediately when responding to medical, disability-related, pregnancy-related, or workplace limitation concerns. You will leave with a clearer framework for identifying requests, engaging employees appropriately, and managing the process with consistency.

Who Should Attend This Session

This webinar is ideal for anyone responsible for managing people or responding to employee concerns. If your role includes supervision, HR responsibilities, compliance oversight, or leadership decision making, this session will provide valuable guidance.

Attendees typically include HR professionals, managers, supervisors, executives, business owners, compliance officers, and operations leaders who play a role in handling workplace issues.

Webinar Agenda and Session Flow

The session will begin with an overview of how accommodation requests may arise in the workplace, including examples of informal requests that employers may not immediately recognize.Marina Guerra will then discuss employer responsibilities under the ADA and PWFA, including the interactive process, documentation considerations, and how to evaluate potential accommodations.The webinar will also cover common mistakes employers should avoid, practical best practices for responding to requests, and how to create a consistent internal process for handling accommodation-related concerns.By the end of the webinar, you will have a stronger understanding of how to recognize accommodation requests and respond with confidence, consistency, and compliance.

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A benefit package can be a major incentive to lure the best new talent to your workforce and keep your current employees happy.

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Risk is a basic part of business. As a co-employer we work to eliminate, mitigate or share your associated legal liabilities.

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