Undue Hardship

You aren’t required to reasonably accommodate a qualified individual with a disability if you can show that the accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The term “undue hardship” includes any accommodation that’s unduly costly, extensive or substantial to you or that would fundamentally alter the nature your business’ operation.¹

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The EEOC and the DFEH determine if a particular accommodation imposes an undue hardship on a case-by-case basis. In general, a larger employer is expected to undertake greater efforts and expense to provide accommodation than a smaller employer. If a particular