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legalcode-us-ada-accommodation

Guides ADA Title I reasonable accommodation analysis — disability determination under ADAAA, essential functions analysis, interactive process compliance, accommodation options, undue hardship defense, and direct threat defense. Covers intersections with FMLA leave, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and state disability laws (CA FEHA, NY NYSHRL, NJ LAD, MA Chapter 151B, WA WLAD). Use when responding to an accommodation request, evaluating a denial, assessing interactive process compliance, auditing HR accommodation practices, advising on return-to-work situations, or analyzing ADA exposure in pending or threatened litigation. Triggers on any task involving Americans with Disabilities Act Title I, ADAAA, reasonable accommodation, undue hardship, interactive process, disability in the workplace, disability leave, return to work, or ADA accommodation request. US-federal-law-specific with state law overlay guidance.