Episode 77: Accommodating Employee Disabilities on the Farm and Ranch

In this episode, Eva and Bonita share important considerations for accommodating employee disabilities on the farm and ranch. You'll learn what a disability is in the eyes of the law, how to engage with employees about their accommodation requests, and how an accommodation decision could risk a discrimination claim. We share 5 steps for proactively managing accommodations for your employees to create an inclusive, accommodating workplace at your farm or ranch to minimize legal and financial risks while supporting employee retention.We also highlight a couple of brand new legal guides that will help you navigate accommodation decisions for your particular operation. Recommended resources:Accommodation Strategies for Farm and Ranch EmployersThat’s Unreasonable! Making Sense of the ADA on the FarmThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40444.