In general, courts have placed a more stringent demand for reasonable accommodation on employers when the disabled individuals are new workers as opposed to employees who are returning to work after illness or injury.

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Courts generally require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for both new hires and existing employees returning to work after illness or injury under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), without placing a more stringent demand on accommodations for new workers compared to returning employees. The focus is on the necessity and reasonableness of the accommodation rather than the employment status of the individual.

In General, Courts Have Placed a More Stringent Demand for Reasonable