undue hardship

Undue hardship is a legal and ethical concept that generally refers to a significant difficulty or expense an organization might face in providing accommodations for an individual with a disability or other specific needs. The term is commonly associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination in the workplace against people with disabilities.

The determination of undue hardship is done on a case-by-case basis. Key factors taken into consideration are the nature, cost, and impact of the modification on an organization’s operations. It’s important to note that an employer is not required to make unreasonable or unnecessary accommodations if an employee can perform their job without the specific change(s).