29 CFR 1630EEOCactive

Regulations to Implement the Americans with Disabilities Act

Plain English Summary

Prohibits workplace discrimination against people with disabilities and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations.

CFR Title
29
CFR Part
1630
Effective Date
Jul 26, 1992
Jurisdiction
US

Full Text

Employers with 15 or more employees may not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in any aspect of employment including hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, and training. A qualified individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employers must provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Reasonable accommodations may include job restructuring, modified work schedules, reassignment, acquisition of equipment, and modification of examinations or policies. Medical examinations are restricted to post-offer and must be job-related.

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