Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how the ADA protects employees with disabilities and provides rights to reasonable workplace accommodations.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law designed to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else in the workplace.
Who it's for
This protection is specifically for employees who have disabilities.
What you get
You have the right to reasonable accommodations at work. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the work environment or the way things are usually done that helps an employee with a disability perform their job duties.
What it costs you
There is no cost to access your rights under this law. However, you may be required to provide medical documentation to your employer to support your request.
The catch to know
An employer is not required to provide an accommodation if they can prove that making the change would cause "undue hardship." This means the change would be significantly difficult or expensive for the business to implement.
How to apply
- Review your specific needs regarding your job duties.
- Discuss the need for an accommodation with your employer or supervisor.
- Provide any necessary medical documentation if requested.
- Visit the official portal for more details: https://www.ada.gov