ADA PFML | FMLA | ADA | Uncommon Leave Types Passed into law in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It’s important for employers to understand that the ADA protects the rights of both employees and job seekers, and that both mental and physical medical conditions are covered under the ADA. Under the ADA, a covered disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a history of having such an impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment. Since 2008, when the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), further clarified and expanded the definition of “disability” to include impairments that “substantially limit” a major life activity, the number of people with covered disabilities has increased. Examples of “major life activities” include, but aren’t limited to, “caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentration, thinking, communicating, and working”. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcement of the provisions of the ADA that relate to employment. Compliance with the ADA is challenging for many employers. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers information and free consulting services: General information from JAN: The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Brief Overview JAN also has a section of its website with information specifically for employers Webinar Series Registration Register for the Absence Management Academy: a deep dive on ADA. Sign up Blog What is Everyone in Absence Management Talking About This Week? That ADA Walmart Case. ADA 0 Can Employers Mandate Employees Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 as a Condition of Employment? ADA, Coronavirus, COVID-19 0 EEOC Updates Guidance for Veterans with Disabilities and Their Current and Prospective Employers ADA, EEOC, USERRA 0 Quick Links: PFML | FMLA | ADA | Uncommon Leave Types ReedGroup Corporate HQ 10355 Westmoor Drive Westminster, CO 80021 (303) 247-1860 (800) 347-7443 A wholly owned subsidiary of Hours 7:30 am to 4:30 pm MST Monday - Friday Sign Up for Our Blog and Webinar Email Alerts Link to email address fab fa-facebook-f Link to email address fab fa-linkedin-in Link to email address fab fa-twitter Link to email address fab fa-youtube Link to email address fas fa-rss Talk to one of our experts * First Name: * Last Name: * How can we help you? Select... I'd like more information about your Leave Management services for my organization I have a client that needs Leave Management services or software I need to open a leave claim or check on the status of my claim Other * Email Address: * Your Organization's Name: Comments: Submit Canadian Site Privacy Policy | Online Terms and Conditions of Use |Accessibility ©️️️ 2021, ReedGroup Management LLC. All rights reserved. I’m a VRS employee