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When Employers Ignore Accommodation Requests

California law requires employers to engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process once an employee discloses a disability and requests accommodation. This process is not optional—it is a legal obligation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

A process violation occurs when an employer:

Fails to acknowledge an accommodation request
Delays communication or fails to respond altogether
Refuses to meet or discuss accommodation options

Dismisses requests without exploring reasonable solutions
Demands medical proof before engaging in dialogue (not always required by law)

Even if an accommodation is later granted or found unreasonable, an employer may still be liable if they failed to follow the required process.

At Falakassa Law, we represent employees across California whose rights were ignored at this critical stage.

What the Interactive Process Should Look Like

The interactive process is a two-way, flexible conversation between employer and employee. Its purpose is to determine whether a reasonable accommodation would allow the employee to perform essential job functions without imposing undue hardship on the business.

A proper process includes:

Acknowledging the employee’s request or medical need
Requesting only job-related and necessary documentation
Meeting with the employee to understand limitations and explore options
Offering alternatives if the requested accommodation isn’t feasible
Documenting all communications and decisions

Failure to complete these steps may not only violate FEHA or ADA, but also serve as strong evidence in a discrimination claim.

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Legal Remedies for Process Violations

When an employer violates the interactive process requirement, employees may pursue compensation through administrative complaints or legal action.

You may be entitled to:

Back pay and lost wages
Front pay for future lost income
Compensation for emotional distress
Punitive damages (in cases of egregious misconduct)
Attorneys’ fees and legal costs

Falakassa Law is experienced in navigating disability discrimination claims and will fight to protect your rights under both California and federal law.

Were You Treated Unfairly at Work?

You may have a legal claim if you experienced:

Fired Due to Disability
Fired After Pregnancy or Maternity Leave
Harassed or Fired for Reporting Misconduct
Discriminated Against for Your Race, Religion, Gender, or Age
Targeted for Your Military or Marital Status

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Joshua S. Falakassa

Managing Partner

He focuses on employee rights, handling discrimination suits and wage/hour class actions. With a J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law, he has litigated at firms like Anderson Kill P.C. and Kulik, Gottesman & Siegel, LLP.

Mehrdad Bokhour

Associate of Counsel

He represents employees in wage and hour class actions, discrimination, and wrongful termination cases. He has recovered over $20 million for clients and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star multiple times.

Zachary Cavanagh

Associate of Counsel

He specializes in employment law matters, including harassment and discrimination cases. With a J.D. from Chapman University, he has been fighting for employee justice since 2020.

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