North Carolina Jury Instruction - 1.5.2 Reasonable Accommodation Claim

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Adverse Employment Action
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CF-1-5-2
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.

Keywords: North Carolina, Jury Instruction, 1.5.2, Reasonable Accommodation Claim Description: North Carolina Jury Instruction — 1.5.2 Reasonable Accommodation Claim provides guidance to juries in understanding and evaluating claims related to reasonable accommodations under North Carolina law. This jury instruction assists jurors in determining whether a defendant employer has failed to reasonably accommodate the needs of an individual with a disability. There are no different types of North Carolina Jury Instruction — 1.5.2 Reasonable Accommodation Claim; however, this instruction covers various aspects of the claim, ensuring that the jury comprehends the legal principles and considerations involved. The instruction emphasizes that under state law, it is the responsibility of the employer to provide reasonable accommodations to an employee or potential employee with a disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship for the business. The instruction clarifies that the employer is not obligated to provide the exact accommodation requested by the employee, but the accommodation must be effective in enabling the employee to perform essential job functions. Jurors are further directed to consider whether the employee requesting accommodation has a disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities. They must also ascertain if the employer was aware or should have been aware of the employee's need for accommodation. Additionally, jurors are tasked with reviewing evidence to determine if accommodation was indeed denied or if the accommodation provided was unreasonable. North Carolina Jury Instruction — 1.5.2 Reasonable Accommodation Claim aims to facilitate an objective assessment of the facts by the jury, ensuring they are well-informed about the legal framework and their duty to decide if an employer violated the law by failing to reasonably accommodate an employee's disability. In summary, North Carolina Jury Instruction — 1.5.2 Reasonable Accommodation Claim guides juries in understanding the legal principles concerning reasonable accommodations in the workplace. This instruction ensures that jurors are equipped to evaluate whether a defendant employer failed to provide reasonable accommodations under North Carolina law, considering factors such as disability, employer awareness, and undue hardship.