The ADA, however, does cover Congress and other entities in the legislative branch of the Federal Government. An agency cannot deny employment to a qualified disabled individual solely because the facilities are inaccessible. Appropriate building adjustments are to be made to accommodate the person's disabling condition. Recreational or social users of alcohol or drugs are not protected under the Act. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, protects rehabilitated alcoholics and rehabilitated drug abusers as well as those who are undergoing rehabilitation, provided that such individuals can still perform the functions of their job.
Pregnancy is treated as a temporary disabling condition.
If other employees who are temporarily disabled and cannot perform the functions of their job are reasonably accommodated, then the same treatment should be accorded to pregnant employees. An employer cannot refuse to hire a woman because of her pregnancy-related condition so long as she can perform the necessary functions of the job. Go back to top. EEO Advisory Committee members do not have the authority to handle EEO complaint matters. Therefore, the person who wants to present an EEO complaint matter should be referred to the Civil Rights Office, NOAA, or an agency-certified EEO Counselor for information and assistance.