ADA and Religious Accommodations

Accommodation Request Process

UNMC employees may request accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs as long as the accommodations do not create undue hardships.

UNMC Notice of Nondiscrimination

ADA, Pregnancy Accommodations for Employees and Applicants

Individuals with mental or physical impairments may request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs, as long as the accommodations do not create undue hardships.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act provides reasonable accommodations to an employee’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation causes an undue hardship.

If you are an employee or applicant and are requesting a medical accommodation pertaining to your employment, please complete the Request for ADA Accommodation form and email it to the UNMC HR Employee Relations Office. A representative from Employee Relations will contact you about your request and will provide detailed instructions regarding next steps. Learn more about the process.

Religious Accommodations for Employees and Applicants

UNMC is strengthened by its global and multicultural character and is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The university prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on religious beliefs, practices and affiliation. In addition, the University provides reasonable accommodation for individual’s sincerely held religious beliefs and practices unless providing a reasonable accommodation would result in undue hardship to the University.

If you are an employee or applicant and are requesting a religious accommodation pertaining to your employment, please complete the Request for Religious Accommodation form and email it to the UNMC HR Employee Relations Office. A representative from Employee Relations will contact you about your request and will provide detailed instructions regarding next steps.