In defining essential job functions for the purposes of complying with ADA regulations, which of the following does not convey the meaning "essential?"
A) Compensation for the function is above average
B) Position exists to perform the function
C) Incumbent expertise required to perform the function
D) There are limited numbers of employees among whom performance of the function can be distributed

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Compensation for a job function is not relevant to whether it is essential or not. The essential functions of a job are those that are fundamental to the position and cannot be removed without fundamentally altering the job. The other options (B, C, and D) are all factors that can contribute to a function being considered essential.

In Defining Essential Job Functions for the Purposes of Complying