Section 42 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 states that no qualified individual with a disability shall be discriminated against in the hiring process by any employer. This includes job application procedures, hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, employee compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for enforcing this provision.
Plain language: This law protects people with disabilities from being discriminated against when applying for jobs or working. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires public entities to ensure that their programs, services, and activities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes providing auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters, readers, and audio descriptions, to ensure equal access to information and communication. Public entities must also ensure that their facilities are physically accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Department of Justice is responsible for enforcing this provision.
Plain language: Public entities, such as government agencies and schools, must make their programs and services accessible to people with disabilities. This includes providing aids like interpreters and making buildings physically accessible.
Section 44 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 states that any person who believes they have been discriminated against in violation of this Act may file a complaint with the relevant federal agency. The complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. The federal agency will investigate the complaint and attempt to resolve the matter through conciliation. If the matter cannot be resolved, the complainant may file a lawsuit in federal court.
Plain language: If someone with a disability thinks they've been discriminated against, they can file a complaint with a federal agency. The agency will investigate and try to resolve the issue, and if not, the person can sue in court.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires private entities, such as businesses and non-profit organizations, to ensure that their goods and services are accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes providing physical access to facilities, such as ramps and elevators, and ensuring that communication is accessible, such as through Braille and audio materials. Private entities must also provide reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to ensure equal access to goods and services.
Plain language: Private businesses and organizations must make their goods and services accessible to people with disabilities. This includes making buildings accessible and providing accessible communication materials.
Section 503 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 states that any person who violates this Act shall be liable for damages and attorney's fees. The court may also impose injunctive relief, such as requiring the defendant to make changes to their facilities or policies. In addition, the court may award compensatory damages to the plaintiff for any harm or injury suffered as a result of the discriminatory act. The Department of Justice may also bring a lawsuit on behalf of the United States to enforce this Act.
Plain language: If someone breaks this law, they can be sued for damages and have to pay the other person's lawyer fees. The court can also order them to make changes to fix the problem and award money for any harm caused.