The ADA and Disability Discrimination at Work
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The Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. The laws apply to many aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, job training, and other aspects of employment. An employer may have to provide a reasonable accommodation in order for the individual to be able to perform the job, as long as they are otherwise qualified. Reasonable accommodations include things like: making facilities readily accessible and usable by those with disabilities; job restructuring, such as modifying work schedules or reassigning the employee to a vacant position; acquiring or modifying equipment, training materials, or policies; and providing qualified readers or interpreters. However, if implementing a reasonable accommodation would impose “undue hardship” on the employer, there may be an exemption. If you’ve been discriminated against in the workplace because of a disability, contact an attorney today.
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