Complete guide to ADA Title I requirements for employers, covering reasonable accommodations, anti-discrimination provisions, and compliance strategies.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Employment Guide
Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is landmark civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment.
Who Is Covered?
Employers
Private employers with 15 or more employees
State and local governments
Employment agencies
Labor organizations
Employees
The ADA protects qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of a job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Key Employment Provisions
1. Non-Discrimination
Employers cannot discriminate in:
Recruitment and hiring
Promotions and advancement
Training opportunities
Compensation and benefits
Termination
2. Reasonable Accommodations
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations unless it causes undue hardship. Examples include: