Advantus Corp. is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with
disabilities. It is Company policy not to discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment because of such individual’s disability or perceived disability so long as the employee can perform the essential functions of the job. Consistent with this policy of nondiscrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability, as defined by the ADA, who has made the Company aware of his or her disability, provided that such accommodation does not constitute an undue hardship on the Company. Employees with a disability who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job should contact the Human Resources Department.
Advantus Corp. encourages individuals with disabilities to come forward and request reasonable accommodation.
Procedure for Requesting Accommodation:
Upon receipt of an accommodation request, the Human Resources Department and your supervisor will meet with you to discuss and identify the precise limitations resulting from the disability and the potential accommodation that Advantus might make to help overcome those limitations. Advantus Corp. will determine the feasibility of the requested accommodation considering various factors, including, but not limited to, the nature and cost of the accommodation, and the accommodation’s impact on the operation of the Company, including its impact on the ability of other employees to perform their duties and on Advantus’ ability to conduct business.
Advantus will inform the employee of its decision on the accommodation request or on how to make the accommodation. If the accommodation request is denied, employees will be advised of their right to appeal the decision by submitting a written statement explaining the reasons for the request. If the request on appeal is denied, that decision is final. The ADA does not require Advantus to make the best possible accommodation, to reallocate essential job functions, or to provide personal use items (i.e., eyeglasses, hearing aids, wheelchairs, etc.)
An employee or job applicant who has questions regarding this policy or believes that he or she has been discriminated against based on a disability should notify the Human Resources Department. All such inquiries or complaints will be treated as confidential to the extent permissible by law.