Workplace Accommodations
BYU facilitates reasonable workplace accommodations for staff and student employees with disabilities as found in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and will attempt in good faith to comply with those provisions of the ADA by ensuring all employees can perform their essential job functions effectively and participate fully in the workplace.
Who Should contact Employee Relations?
- Staff and Student workers requiring workplace accommodations
- Student employees needing accommodations for their campus jobs
- Supervisors seeking guidance about accommodation requests
Important Note for Students: Our office handles only workplace-related accommodations. If you are a student seeking academic accommodations (such as classroom accommodations, testing modifications, or course-related assistance), please contact the University Accessibility Center (UAC).
What is a Reasonable Accommodation?
A reasonable work accommodation is any modification or adjustment that enables an employee with a disability to:
- Perform the essential functions of their job
- Participate in the application/hiring process
- Access work-related benefits and privileges
- Maintain a safe and productive work environment
Steps for Requesting a Work Accommodation
- Complete the Workplace Accommodation Request
- Submit current medical documentation supporting your request
- Meet with an Employee Relations Manager to discuss your needs
- Fully participate with supervisors in an interactive process to determine appropriate accommodations
Our office will work collaboratively with you and your supervisor to implement effective accommodations while maintaining confidentiality about your medical information.
Contact us early in the process if you:
- Think you might need an accommodation
- Have questions about the accommodation process
- Need assistance requesting an accommodation
- Want to discuss potential accommodation options
Note for Applicants for Employment
Job applicants who require assistance in completing the application process may contact either Staff & Student Recruiting or Employee Relations directly:
Employee Relations: employee_relations@byu.edu
- Staff & Student Recruiting: Phone- 801-422-6052 (ask for Catherine Hendricks)
We are here to support you in maintaining a successful and fulfilling work experience at BYU.