Your Right to Workplace Accommodations Just Got Stronger — Here’s What You Need to Know

On March 25, 2025, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued a game-changing decision in Tudor v. Whitehall Central School District, expanding the protections for employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This decision is good news for workers: it reinforces your right to request and receive reasonable accommodations at work — not just when you absolutely need them to perform your job, but also when they help you manage a disability and thrive in your role.

Case Summary: Tudor v. Whitehall Central School District

Angel Tudor, a high school teacher diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), had previously been granted short afternoon breaks to help manage her condition. In the 2019–2020 school year, her employer refused to continue granting those breaks. Tudor filed suit, claiming this denial violated the ADA.

The district court dismissed her claim, pointing out she admitted she could technically still perform her job. But the Second Circuit reversed, citing the ADA’s language: a “qualified individual” includes someone who can do the job “with or without reasonable accommodation” (42 U.S.C. § 12111(8)).

What This Means for You

This ruling makes it crystal clear: even if you’re getting through your job without help, you still have the right to request accommodations to reduce stress, preserve your health, and perform at your best.

Your employer cannot legally deny you reasonable accommodations just because you’re managing to “push through.”

Know Your Rights Under the ADA:

• You are entitled to request reasonable accommodations that support your health and well-being at work.

• Your employer is required to engage in an interactive process to assess those accommodations.

• Accommodations do not need to be essential for you to perform your job — they just need to be reasonable.

• An employer can only deny them if it would cause undue hardship on the business.

Think Your Employer Is Violating the Law?

If your employer has:

• Refused your request for breaks, remote work, schedule changes, or other accommodations

• Ignored your medical condition

• Punished or retaliated against you for requesting help

You may have a strong legal claim under the ADA.

Stand Up for Your Rights. WorkRight Law is Here for You.

At WorkRight Law, we fight for employees who are being mistreated, denied accommodations, or discriminated against in the workplace.

We have nearly two decades of experience protecting workers like you — and we’re ready to help.

Call us today for a free and confidential consultation. Don’t let your employer sideline your rights. You don’t have to go through this alone — we’re here to make it right.

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