I’ve worked with a large number of One-Stop or workforce development agencies across the State of California. As part of the technical assistance and training we provide, I often engage staff in a conversation around the agency’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy. I’m often surprised at the number of staff that are either unaware of whether they actually have a policy (all should) or what exactly the policy says. I say that all should because it is a requirement under Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Section 188 as well as other disability-related laws that apply to federally funded programs. If you’re unsure if you need a policy, a good question to answer is whether or not your agency or business is required to provide reasonable accommodations under the American’s with Disabilities Act or the Fair Employment Housing Act (CA Only). If you are, then you should have a policy, and this applies to you.
