A WPI employee may request a disability accommodation, a religious accommodation, or a lactation accommodation if any of these are needed to perform a job effectively. The employee will work with his or her supervisor and with the Division of Talent & Inclusion to find mutually acceptable solutions that comply with all state and federal regulations. See the Forms page for any necessary Accommodations Requests forms.
Disability Accommodation
The University complies with federal and state disability regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Qualified applicants or employees who inform the University that they have a physical or mental disability, which requires accommodation in order for them to perform the essential functions of their jobs should inform Talent & Inclusion so that we can together discuss what accommodations are available and appropriate.
Procedure for reasonable accommodation requests:
- Employee advises Talent & Inclusion and their supervisor of the need for accommodation.
- Employee completes a Request for Accommodation form and provides it to his or her supervisor.
- The accommodation request will be discussed with the employee and the employee’s manager(s) along with a member of the Talent & Inclusion department.
- The employee may be required to provide documentation supporting a disability, including medical certification.
- If a reasonable appropriate accommodation is readily available, the request will be approved and the accommodation implemented.
- If an accommodation is not readily ascertainable, the matter will be pursued further with assistance from appropriate external resources.
WPI will consider the request but reserves the right to offer its own accommodation to the extent permitted by law. WPI will consider cost, the effect that an accommodation will have on current established policies and the burden on operations, including other employees, when determining a reasonable accommodation.
Religious Accommodation
WPI is dedicated to treating the religious diversity of all our employees equally and with respect. Employees may request an accommodation when their religious beliefs cause a deviation from WPI’s dress code, schedule, basic job duties, or other aspects of employment. The University will consider the request but reserves the right to offer its own accommodation to the extent permitted by law. Accommodations may include but are not limited to changes in current job conditions, a change in position, an exception to the dress code, paid/unpaid leave time, etc. The University will consider cost, the effect that an accommodation will have on current established policies and the burden on operations, including other employees, when determining a reasonable accommodation. At no time will WPI question the validity of a person’s belief. Religious accommodation request forms are available on-line or through the Office of Talent & Inclusion.