'Other duties' may be essential under ADA.

• Date: 01 June 2023

Can "other duties as assigned" be considered essential tasks when it comes to setting ADA accommodations? That's an important question, because the ADA only protects employees capable of performing the essential functions of their jobs.

Recent case: Dorothy was a receptionist at Birch Care, a nursing home. Her job description said she might have to perform other duties. After she fell at work, her doctors placed limitations on her work, including not sitting for extended periods. To avoid...