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
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:
2. Reasonable Accommodations
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations unless it causes undue hardship. Examples include: