January 26, 2023
Did you know that the EEOC recently released new guidance on how to address hearing disabilities in the workplace?
On January 24, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its technical assistance document entitled “Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act.” The document addresses many different issues relating to the ADA and hearing disabilities, including:
- When an employer may ask an applicant or employee questions about a hearing condition and how it should treat voluntary disclosures.
- What types of reasonable accommodations applicants or employees with hearing disabilities may need.
- How an employer should handle safety concerns about applicants and employees with hearing disabilities.
- How an employer can ensure that no employee is harassed because of a hearing disability or any other disability.
If you have questions regarding this or any other matter, please contact Dean Leazenby at Warrick & Boyn, LLP.