Essential functions are assessed by the employer's judgment, written job descriptions prepared before advertising, time spent, consequences of not performing, and the experience of others in the position.
Marginal functions may be reassigned as accommodation.
Alternative Names:
Essential Functions|Core Job Duties
Why it Matters?
Job descriptions prepared before the accommodation request carry substantial weight, which makes maintaining accurate current descriptions a litigation asset rather than an administrative task. Descriptions written after a request appear constructed to defeat it. Attendance and physical presence have been contested, with remote work accommodations receiving more favorable treatment following widespread remote operation than earlier precedent supported.
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Why do job descriptions matter?
Is physical presence an essential function?
