PRO-U1600.03B Requesting A Reasonable Accommodation For The Job Application Process

Action By:

Applicant with disability

  1. Contacts hiring department or Human Resources to make accommodation request.

Hiring Department or Human Resources

  1. Requests the applicant’s name, phone number, title of position and department. Important: Hiring department is not ask what the disability is or request any medical documentation.

Hiring Department (if contacted first by applicant)

  1. Promptly contacts HR Disability Services to inform about request for disability accommodation and provides information.

Human Resources

  1. Evaluates request with applicant.
  2. Offers copy of policy/procedure to applicant.
  3. Discusses request with hiring department, if necessary.
  4. Requests additional necessary information or documentation from applicant

Applicant

  1. Provides requested information documentation to HR in a timely manner.

Human Resources

  1. Makes decision regarding request.
    1. If approved, decides with employee and supervisor on an appropriate timeline for implementation and provides employee and supervisor with necessary information to implement accommodation.
    2. If decides request is not reasonable, engages in interactive process with hiring department and applicant to determine availability of an alternative accommodation.
    3. If applicant or Hiring Department is not satisfied with the decision, contacts HR Associate Director.
  2. Documents decisions and action taken.
  3. Works with applicant, department and other parties (as necessary) to attempt resolution.
  4. Refers applicant to Discrimination Complaint Procedure (PRO-1600.02A) if not satisfied with process or decision(s).

Hiring Department and Applicant

  1. Follows direction given by Human Resources and ensures accommodation or other actions are implemented in a timely manner. (Hiring department to cover any related costs).

Human Resources

  1. Follows up with Hiring Department to ensure accommodation implemented

Hiring Department or Applicant

  1. Contacts Human Resources regarding any problems or delays with the implementation of the accommodation.

Procedure Information

Approved By:

Vice President, Business and Financial Affairs

Effective Date:

June 9, 2009

Procedure Contact

Human Resources

Email: HR@wwu.edu

Phone: (360) 650-3774

Human Resources website