How long Does my company have to make changes to my workstation?

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How long Does my company have to make changes to my workstation?

I got a note from a doctor and from my physical therapist saying I needed an
adjustable workstation and it’s been over a month and no changes have been made.
How long do I have to give them before seeking recourse?

Asked on February 5, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Utah

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Assuming that this is a "reasonable accommodation" (see below), there is no set time table or frame in the law: the only requirement is to do it in a "reasonable" period of time, which varies with the immediacy of your need, the cost of the workstation (generally, more expensive items need more time to plan, budget, and/or approve), how long it takes to get this type of workstation, etc. When you believe they have taken too long, you can try taking action, but as stated, there is no "bright line" about when that would be: it is a subjective standard.
Note that depending on your job function and the expense of the work station, it may not be a reasonable accommodation that they have to make. E.g. if you are a graphic artist or designer who works a lot at his computer and the workstation costs a few hundred dollars, it's almost certainly a required reasonable accommodation. If you are a salesman or someone else whose computer needs are peripheral to your job (you don't spend that much time on the computer) and the work station you want the employer to get costs thousands of dollars, it is likely *not* reasonable and they would not have to get it. Not everything your doctor recommends is required of your employer: they can look to see if on the whole, it is a reasonable request or accommodation.


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