Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives civil rights protections to over 50 million individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. Of all the federal laws that influence how you hire and manage workers, the ADA is one of the most complicated and demanding. The law forbids employers from discriminating on the basis of disability in hiring, promoting, compensating, or terminating workers. It also requires employers to make “reasonable accommodations” for disabled workers. When a disabled employee works for a covered employer under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), compliance with the FMLA also must be considered. It is strongly recommended that you also complete the