Legal Resources
Information and resources to your legal questions regarding employing people with disabilities.
| The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): What Does It Mean? | Putting the ADA into Practice | ADA Guidelines for Buildings | Wage and Hours Laws | More Employment Law Resources | Original Sources and Technical Information | Resolution Without Litigation |
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): What Does It Mean?
Americans with Disabilities Act: Focus on Employment -- Major employment provisions and key definitions of the ADA.
U.S. Dept. of Justice ADA Home Page: Information and Technical Assistance on the ADA -- Gain access to ADA regulations for businesses, technical assistance materials, standards for accessible design, new requirement updates, and Freedom of Information Act material. On the U.S. Dept. of Justice website.
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Putting the ADA into Practice
Myths and Facts About the ADA -- This factsheet dispels some common misconceptions about the ADA's requirements and implementation. On the U.S. Dept. of Justice website.
The Americans with Disabilities Act: Employer Responsibilities -- Explains the role of the employer in nondiscrimination according to the ADA.
Dispelling Myths about the Americans with Disabilities Act -- More guidance on common misconceptions regarding the ADA.
ADA Questions and Answers -- A complete booklet giving an overview of the ADA's requirements for ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. Spanish, Cambodian, Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese editions are available. On the U.S. Dept. of Justice website.
The ADA: A Primer for Small Business -- Developed for businesses with 15 to 100 employees, this is an easy-to-read overview of the basic employment provisions of the ADA as they relate to employees and job applicants. On the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
ADA Information Services: Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers -- These U.S. Dept. of Justice centers can help employers find answers to specific ADA or disability employment questions. You can also call this toll-free number for information, materials, technical assistance, or training on the ADA. The number automatically routes your call to the DBTAC in your region: (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY).
Pre-Employment Inquires and the ADA -- For all job applicants, employers must comply with specific aspects of the ADA in application, interviewing, and other pre-employment procedures. Also see the Hiring section.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) -- The EEOC enforces all laws prohibiting job discrimination. EEOC also provides oversight and coordination of all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies.
U.S. Department of Justice -- This federal department‘s website provides a wide variety of publications and resources on the ADA.
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ADA Guidelines for Buildings
Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations -- ADA requirements for new construction and alterations include detailed provisions for elements, spaces, and facilities. On the U.S. Dept. of Justice website.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures for Employees with Disabilities -- How to include employees with disabilities in emergency evacuation plans. On the Job Accommodation Network website.
Checklist for Buildings and Facilities -- A guide to applying the requirements of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines to buildings and facilities subject to the law. On the U.S. Access Board website.
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Wage and Hours Laws
Compliance Assistance: Fair Labor Standards Act (USDOL) -- The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. On the U.S. Dept. of Labor website.
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More Employment Law Resources
What You Should Know about Workplace Laws -- Information about the impact of the ADA, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act on the workplace. On the U.S. Dept. of Labor website.
HIPAA.org -- Comprehensive information, including a checklist that indicates whether you are affected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
Employment Law Guide: Laws, Regulations, and Technical Assistance Services -- This guide is designed mainly for those needing hands-on information to develop wage, benefit, safety/health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses. On the U.S. Dept. of Labor website.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) -- The mission of OSHA is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's workers.
Family and Medical Leave Act -- This law requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave and continued health coverage to employees in a 12-month period for certain family and medical reasons. On the U.S. Dept. of Labor website.
Age Discrimination -- Factsheet developed by the U.S. Department of Labor. On the U.S. Dept. of Labor website.
Better Business Bureau -- The BBB's core services include business reliability reports; dispute resolution; truth-in-advertising; consumer and business education; and charity review. Local BBBs across the U.S. and Canada serve the consumers and businesses in their areas. Find a local bureau.
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Original Sources and Technical Information
The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 -- Full text. On the U.S. Dept. of Justice website.
Accessibility Requirements Chart -- This chart summarizes the major accessibility requirements under the ADA and includes references to the applicable regulations. On the U.S. Access Board website.
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Resolution Without Litigation
Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) that is offered by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) as an alternative to the traditional investigative or litigation process.
- How effective is mediation? Take a look at these case studies.
- Questions and answers about how mediation works.
- EEOC's mediation program is administered primarily through 25 offices located throughout the country. Find out who can help you with mediation services.
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