--- title: Understanding ADA Accommodations description: Employers must follow federal regulations for employee accommodations, primarily the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, employers with 15 or image: https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/ada-accomod-b.jpg --- ![Understanding ADA Accommodations](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/ada-accomod-b.jpg) # Understanding ADA Accommodations - Home - [Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers](https://blog.nisbenefits.com) - Understanding ADA Accommodations [ AssuredPartners ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/assuredpartners) 09/30/2024 [ Health Insurance Solutions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions), [ Ancillary Benefits](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/ancillary-benefits), [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news) [0 Comments ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/understanding-ada-accommodations#postComment) *4.5 minute read* Employers must follow federal regulations for employee accommodations, primarily the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities unless it causes undue hardship. This article explores ADA's requirements and common scenarios. Employers should be prepared for ADA requests by having documented and communicated policies and procedures.   [![Read Article](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3325505/interactive-179838562072.png) ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJj7p8c48IkC9Xa3ie5nzzuV%2FBAQWuJ3NLMkXwP%2FDGm%2F9tFX3RBXpyGUz2BXKOolxUMR8j1dXSbNKYJ21xXXoIy%2BiiYdlG8sNAImy3RH%2F18qnK26pGerW8WI%2Fc%2Bz51mlMI6JeY0XQ19nNVI3mqPNbTMl%2FqeKXSO4aYQEnsq%2B%2B%2FLa%2B5hDrfci32Taxnbb%2Fx4zrWZXeCLONiLT83eE8EGwVB3c4UQMlNkKGcHmBnVhwpW2EklC2jQAj8GY7PglrDv0wIxi8s7s%2BO3DpPxi9h%2BLA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=179838562072&portalId=3325505)   Note: NIS is sharing this blog from our parent company, AssuredPartners, Inc. 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