Americans with Disabilities Act basics

Topics:
Arbitration and Mediation,
Disabilities
Tags:
Accommodation,
Americans With Disabilities Act,
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA),
Gender And Diversity,
HRZone,
Human Resources
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HRZone

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Overview: It is important to understand the basic provisions and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act when selecting employees. Here is an overview of accepted hiring practices and legally required accommodation of individuals with disabilities. There are links to the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunities Commission) guidance so you can understand the EEOC's point of view on these issues. It is very important to make sure that an accommodation is appropriate for both the individual and the organization and that the work group within which the accommodation is made functions well. To assure compliance with this civil rights legislation it is necessary to understand the basic concepts listed in the article.

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