Guidance on federal, state and key municipal laws governing disability discrimination and accommodation, including who must comply with the law, who is considered disabled under the law, what are the law's accommodation obligations and when can an employer avoid accomodating. In addition, pregnancy-related accommodations, genetic testing and the impact of state medical marijuana laws on disability law are discussed.
This guide highlights key aspects of federal disability law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. This guide covers ADA requirements related to employer coverage; employee eligibility; discrimination, harassment and retaliation; reasonable accommodations, undue hardship and the interactive process; medical examinations and inquiries; employer posting and recordkeeping; and enforcement and penalties. This guide also covers pregnancy accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
The following states have additional requirements for this topic under applicable state law.
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