Minneapolis and St. Cloud employment law attorney Sheila Engelmeier discusses different start times, additional breaks, job coaches, and different locations as ways to accommodate employees with mental health disabilities. She noted that reasonable accommodations can vary depending on an employee’s individual needs and circumstances. She explained that flexible start times may benefit employees with sleep disorders, while additional breaks can help employees with ADHD. She also mentioned that a job coach may support employees who experience anxiety or communication challenges.

She further emphasized that accommodations may include alternative work schedules, increased opportunities for collaboration, workspaces with better lighting, or relocating an employee to a different office or room when appropriate. According to her, these adjustments can help employees perform their jobs more effectively while meeting their individual needs.