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Position Responsibilities

Q: What office is responsible for overseeing and facilitating pregnancy accommodations for faculty and staff?

Q: I’m a student and need a pregnancy accommodation. Where do I go?

Q: As a pregnant employee, if I need an accommodation in the workplace, where can I complete the necessary forms?

Q: Can an employee request a workplace accommodation while out on FMLA or leave of absence?

Q: If my pregnancy accommodation involves the approved University purchase of equipment/office furniture etc., who is responsible for finding appropriate equipment to be purchased?

Q: Who is responsible for purchasing equipment, item, or services related to pregnancy accommodations?

Q: Does the Office of Gender Equity & Title IX cover the delivery/labor or setup costs of equipment or furniture?

Q: As a supervisor of an employee, can I request an accommodation on behalf of, or for, an employee I supervise?

Q: How long does it take to have a requested pregnancy accommodation reviewed, initiate the interactive process and a determination made?