Your Employment Rights & Responsibilities
Job seekers with disabilities and employers should have some basic knowledge of the disability laws. Understanding what the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is and your rights under it will help you navigate your responsibilities as an employee as well as an employer.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
The Americans with Disabilities Act, coined the ADA, prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and access to state and local government’ programs and services. Since its passing, amendments and changes have been made to the Act, including; broadening the definition of disabilities, expanding on what major life activities are, handling community integration, and more.
What should I know about the ADA and Emploment?
Title I of the ADA focus specifically prohibits the discrimination of qualified individuals with disabilities in the job seeking, hiring, advancement, compensation, job training, dismissal, and other areas related to employment. The ADA covers employers with 15 or more employees.
What are Reasonable Accommodations?
Under the ADA, employees with disabilities are able to request Reasonable Accommodations to be able to perform their job roles. This can include a variety of changes or adjustments to your work environment and job role which allow an employee to completed their required work. To request a reasonable accommodation, check with your employer for the process to submit a request and the procedure for finding the right accommodation to fit your needs.
Where can I find more information about the ADA?
There are a variety of places you can go to find out more information about the ADA and Title I:
Knowing and understanding your rights as a job seeker with a disability is a valuable tool as you look to employment options and opportunities. If you would like to talk with someone about your employment rights, please Contact Us today.