ADA — Americans with Disabilities Act
42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act)
Statute
42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act)
Filing Deadline
180 days (300 days with FEPA)
Key Provisions
- Reasonable accommodation required unless undue hardship
- Cannot discriminate based on disability in hiring, firing, advancement
- Interactive process required when accommodation requested
- Medical examinations restricted to post-offer, job-related
Military Relevance
Many veterans have service-connected disabilities. ADA protects against employment discrimination based on these disabilities.