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SF 3724

Job accommodation request form requirement for an employee with a known disability

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Seeberger

Minnesota bill requires employers to provide standardized job accommodation request forms to employees with known disabilities, formalizing the workplace accommodation process.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 3724

Legislative bill overview

SF 3724 requires employers in Minnesota to provide a standardized job accommodation request form to employees who have disclosed a known disability. The bill establishes a formal, written process for employees to request workplace accommodations and sets requirements for how employers must handle these requests.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects workplace accessibility for disabled employees by creating a structured accommodation process. It could reduce barriers for disabled workers seeking necessary workplace modifications while also providing employers with clear procedures to follow, potentially reducing disputes and legal uncertainty around the accommodation process.

Potential points of contention

  • Employer compliance costs: Small businesses may face administrative burdens in developing, distributing, and processing standardized forms across their organizations
  • Definition scope: The bill's definition of "known disability" and what qualifies as a reasonable accommodation request may create disputes about which employees and conditions are covered
  • Timeline and response expectations: The bill may not specify required response timeframes, leaving unclear deadlines for employer decisions on accommodation requests
  • Existing ADA overlap: Questions about how this state requirement coordinates with existing federal Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and protections already in place

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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