Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990 with the goal of ending discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Title I of the ADA prohibits employers from discriminating in all aspects of the employment relationship, including application, testing, medical examinations, hiring, training, assignments, evaluations, disciplinary actions, promotions, layoffs and terminations, as well as compensation, leave and other benefits. Since the law went into effect, its enforcement by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has resulted in payments of over $300 million by businesses to more than 20,000 individuals. Recent cases resulting in jury awards of up to $13 million in punitive damages make the importance of understanding and complying the ADA clear.
Program Summary
This program explains the ADA in simple, understandable terms.
The topics covered in the program include —
- Understanding who is protected by the statute
- The meaning of a reasonable accommodation
- Use of qualification standards and selection criteria
- Application of the ADA to the hiring process
- Considerations in dealing with current employees
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