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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990 and applies to employers with
15 or more employees. Among other things, the ADA prohibits employees from discriminating
against employees with disabilities. An employee with a disability is defined as a person who:
accommodation to facilitate their continued employment, so long as they can perform the
essential functions of the job for which they are hired. An employer does not have to make a
reasonable accommodation for a disabled employee if it will cause an undue burden, which is
defined as an action requiring significant difficulty or expense when considered in light of
factors such as an employer's size, financial resources, and the nature and structure of its
operation. An employer is not required to lower production or quality standards to
accommodate a disabled employee.
15 or more employees. Among other things, the ADA prohibits employees from discriminating
against employees with disabilities. An employee with a disability is defined as a person who:
- - Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
activities;
- Has a record of such an impairment; or
- Is regarded as having such an impairment.
accommodation to facilitate their continued employment, so long as they can perform the
essential functions of the job for which they are hired. An employer does not have to make a
reasonable accommodation for a disabled employee if it will cause an undue burden, which is
defined as an action requiring significant difficulty or expense when considered in light of
factors such as an employer's size, financial resources, and the nature and structure of its
operation. An employer is not required to lower production or quality standards to
accommodate a disabled employee.
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can and do change and interpretations vary among jurisdictions, so all information is presented on an “as-is”
basis. This site is for informational purposes only.
