An employer is required to make a reasonable accommodation to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee if it would not impose an "undue hardship" on the operation of the employer's business. Undue hardship is defined as an action requiring significant difficulty or expense when considered in light of factors such as an employer's size, financial resources, and the nature and structure of its operation.
The DC Courts have established grievance procedures that facilitate the resolution of complaints without resorting to federal complaint procedures. All employees and applicants have a right to pursue complaints of discrimination through the DC Courts' internal complaint procedure. For more information, please contact Ron Scott, Attorney Advisor, at ADACoordinator@dcsc.gov (email), (202) 879-1700 (voice), (202) 879-0105 (TTY) or 711 (relay service) Individuals who unsuccessfully pursue local remedies are not prevented from later seeking relief through the U.S. Department of Justice or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
If you are a job applicant and require a reasonable accommodation in participating in the job recruitment, application, interview, or testing, processes, contact Duane J. Jackson, Human Resources ADA Coordinator, (202) 879-2843 (voice), 711 (relay service) jacksdj@dcsc.gov (email).
If you are a current employee of or are hired by the DC Courts and require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job in question, you should consult with either your supervisor or Ron Scott, Attorney Advisor, (202) 879-1700 (voice), (202) 879-0105 (TTY), 711 (relay service), ADACoordinator@dcsc.gov (email).
A qualified employee or applicant is an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.
An individual with a disability is a person who: Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; Has a record of such an impairment; or Is regarded as having such an impairment.