Index
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Summary
Prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You can request changes to your work environment to help you perform your job.
- 02.Employers cannot ask medical questions during a job interview.
- 03.You are protected if you have a history of a disability or are perceived to have one.
Penalties
- 01.Injunctive relief (changing employer practices)
- 02.Hiring or promotion orders
- 03.Compensatory damages for out-of-pocket expenses
Verified Citations
42 U.S.C. § 12101
Source"No covered entity shall discriminate against a qualified individual on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees."