Tag Archives: Americans With Disabilities Act
Cancer Victims Are Protected Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
When most people think of protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they think of protection for those with physical or mental impairments—such as someone who is confined to a wheelchair—who can otherwise face job discrimination and undue hardship when it comes to employers providing reasonable accommodations at work. However, what many people… Read More »
Can Workplace Wellness Go Too Far?
In recent years, much focus in many workplaces has been on employee wellness. While wellness programs may be construed to be out of concern for the health and well-being of employees, the increasing focus largely stems from the rising costs of healthcare. Employers attempt to curb the costs they pay for employee health insurance… Read More »
Discrimination in Hiring Against Individuals With Disabilities
Employment discrimination occurs for many different reasons, including race, gender, religion, and more. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate, harass, or retaliate against individuals due to a disability, and this includes during the hiring process. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the 2014 rate of… Read More »