The ADA covers employment practices by prohibiting discrimination in hiring, firing, and job placement and training. This also means that wages and benefits must not be determined based on an employee’s disability.
ADA Compliance in the Workplace
ADA compliance in the workplace involves providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, ensuring barrier-free access to work facilities or resources, and treating all employees equally. Employers are prohibited from discriminating based on disability in all aspects of employment.
What are the Rights of Employees Under the ADA?
Employees under the ADA have the right to reasonable accommodations for their disabilities, provided these accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. They are also entitled to privacy regarding their medical condition and the right to be free from discrimination based on disability in hiring, promotion, job assignment, and other employment practices.
What are Employer Responsibilities Under the ADA?
Employers are responsible for providing a discrimination-free workplace and making reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. This includes modifications to the work environment, adjustments in work policies, or provision of auxiliary aids. Employers must also engage in a good faith interactive process to identify suitable accommodations and cannot retaliate against employees for exercising their rights under the ADA.