Better Late Than Never? Not in the 5th Circuit: Delayed Action on Accommodation May Be ADA Violation

Better Late Than Never? Not in the 5th Circuit: Delayed Action on Accommodation May Be ADA Violation

Earlier this month, in Strife v. Aldine Independent School District, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employer’s delayed accommodation of an employee’s disability could amount to a failure to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This case serves as an important reminder not only to take all requests for disability accommodations seriously but also to respond swiftly and without undue delay. ADA Basics Under the A…