What are some examples of undue hardship?

What are some examples of undue hardship?

Undue hardship refers to significant difficulty or expense that would be caused by accommodating a request. For example, a small business may struggle to hire a disabled employee if it requires extensive modifications to the workplace.

Can you give me more specific examples?

Sure! In a workplace, if an employee requests a flexible schedule due to a medical condition, but it disrupts the entire team's workflow, that could be undue hardship for the employer.

What about in a legal context?

In legal terms, undue hardship might occur when a party is asked to fulfill a contract that imposes excessive costs or risks, making it unreasonable to comply.

Are there any examples in education?

Yes! If a school is asked to provide a specialized program for a student with unique needs, but it would require hiring additional staff and resources that the school cannot afford, that could be considered undue hardship.