Turn Physical Demands Into Essential Functions
Rewrite physical and schedule requirements as essential functions with room for reasonable accommodation.
What changed when the team moved from broad physical-demand language to essential-function evidence? Before: broad requirements are standing in for actual work evidence. After: the draft is based on tasks, tools, frequency, and conditions. Changed broad stamina language into observable tasks and conditions, because JD requirements should describe the work candidates must perform. Separated essential functions from one possible method, because qualified candidates may perform essential functions with reasonable accommodation. Replaced total availability with a defined shared rotation, because schedule constraints should be tied to real business need. Essential-function wording is both clearer and fairer. accessibility-aware JD writing Nudged accessibility-aware…
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