American Disability Act (ADA) Interactive Process - Resources for Teammates

The below guide applies to all full-time Teammates globally. Please reach out to the People-Ops Team ([email protected]) if you require further guidance.

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Reason for the policy

At Sourcegraph, we believe that our teammates' well-being is a top priority. That's why we offer reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in addition to our Medical Leave of Absence Policy, or statutory local laws. Our goal is to create a teammate-friendly culture that fosters professional growth and development while prioritizing the health of our teammates.

This policy generally applies to teammates across the globe. However, laws on accommodation internationally differ from those in the US. While Sourcegraph will generally follow the guidelines in this policy for its international teammates, note that specific requirements, entitlements, and processes will instead follow local law.

The ADA can feel intimidating and your illness/health condition may not feel like a disability. However, the ADA’s definition of disability is very broad and covers many physical and mental health conditions that may impact your ability to complete your job to the best of your ability.

The ADA has a broad definition for the term disability. A person with a disability is someone who:

• has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
• has a history or record of such an impairment (such as a concern that is in remission), or
• is perceived by others as having such an impairment (such as a person who has scars from a severe burn).

The ADA covers pregnancy, but we also follow the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which provides reasonable accommodations for limitations related to pregnancy and childbirth, and other applicable local laws, whichever is most protective of the teammate.

For those with a disability, we offer reasonable accommodation which is defined as a modification or adjustment of a job process or work environment that will better enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job.

We understand that medical situations can be stressful and challenging to navigate. That's why we provide resources for teammates who are dealing with medical conditions.

If you're expecting to be away from work for more than one week, please review our consecutive leave options:

• For an illness impacting you or your immediate family member, please refer to our Leave of Absence Policy.
• For the birth or adoption of a child, please refer to our Sourcegraph’s Paid Parental Leave Policy.

ADA TL;DR