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A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

In a manner that is consistent with applicable law, the University shall provide reasonable accommodationReasonable accommodation: A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment made in a system to accommodate or make fair the system for a person based on a proven need. to qualified GSRsGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle. who are disabled or become disabled and need assistance to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This section shall not be construed as a guarantee of a specific form of accommodation. The interactive process shall be used to determine what, if any, reasonable accommodation will be made and to monitor the continuing effectiveness of the accommodation.

B. MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION

When requested by the University, the GSRGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle. is responsible for providing the University disability manager with medical documentation identifying functional limitations and how such limitations affect the GSR's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. The University may require that a GSR be examined by an appropriate University-appointed licensed health care provider. In such a case, the University shall pay the costs of the University-appointed health care provider.

C. THE INTERACTIVE PROCESS

1.

When a GSRGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle. requests reasonable accommodationReasonable accommodation: A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment made in a system to accommodate or make fair the system for a person based on a proven need. for a disability or the University has reason to believe that a reasonable accommodation is needed, the parties will engage in the interactive process, which is an ongoing dialogue between the GSR and appropriate University representatives (e.g., supervisor, departmental administrator, department or unit head, and/or disability management representative) about possible options for reasonably accommodating the GSR's disability. The GSR may bring a union representative to the interactive process. This process shall occur as soon as practicable. Options for reasonable accommodation may include but are not limited to: assistive devices; modification of existing facilities; restructuring the job to eliminate non-essential job functions; and leaves of absence. Both the University and the GSR are expected to participate in the interactive process in good faith, which includes engaging in timely communications regarding possible reasonable accommodation.

2.

During the interactive process, the University considers information related to: the essential functions of the job, the GSRGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle.'s functional limitations; possible accommodations; the reasonableness of possible accommodations; and issues related to the implementation of a reasonable accommodationReasonable accommodation: A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment made in a system to accommodate or make fair the system for a person based on a proven need.. This information will be used by the University to determine what, if any, reasonable accommodation will be made. While the University will consider the GSR's suggestions regarding which accommodation(s) to implement, the University will determine which accommodation(s) will be implemented.

a.

The University will consider reasonable accommodationsReasonable accommodation: A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment made in a system to accommodate or make fair the system for a person based on a proven need. that would enable the GSRGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle. to continue (or resume) performing the essential functions of their assigned position for the duration of the appointment, which may include a temporary alternate position.

b.

GSRsGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle. may bring a support person to the interactive process meeting which could include a union representative.

c.

The University is not obligated to implement an accommodation that would present an undue hardship.

d.

If the reasonable accommodationReasonable accommodation: A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment made in a system to accommodate or make fair the system for a person based on a proven need. is a leave, in no circumstances shall leave be granted beyond the expiration of the GSRGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle.'s current appointment.

D. TEMPORARY WORK ADJUSTMENT

If the Interactive Process is initiated in accordance with Section C above, the supervisor/department administrator, in consultation with the disability management team, may assist in a temporary work adjustment until the Interactive Process is completed.