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Try to accommodate chemically sensitive worker–but don’t be surprised if it’s impossible

10/02/2012

Some people claim they are ex­­tremely sensitive to chemicals and that their condition is a disability that must be accommodated under the ADA. Employers then have no choice but to start the interactive accommodations process. But if the list of chemicals is long and if it’s impossible to remove them from the work environment, you can try your best and may still have to admit defeat.

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