Workplace Accommodations Report: They Are Worth It!
In a recent study of workplace accommodations, some interesting findings were reported.
Study participants were companies who had contacted the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), which is an excellent source of information on reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities.
The study came up with several basic conclusions about company-provided accommodations, some of which include:
- For about 50% of the companies, the work accommodation cost little or nothing at all! 42% of the companies said there was a one time cost, with the median cost being $600. Most employers said having the employee with a disability in this position cost only $500 more than having an employee without a disability.
- In terms of the effectiveness of the work accommodation, most (76%) companies were very satisfied with the accommodation. It would be interesting to see if the employees felt the same way.
- Companies reported various positive side benefits of the reasonable accommodation, including reducing the training costs of a new employee; improving interactions with customers; and increasing diversity in the workplace.
This study is based on some 778 companies that contacted JAN; thus, there may be a response bias in the results. Nevertheless, this report on company reactions to work accommodations mandated under the Americans with Disabilities Act is worth reading, especially given the brevity!
I recall a similar kind of study years ago, which made the same argument: workplace accommodations are generally not expensive. With some creativity, many companies should be able to accommodate workers with disabilities and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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