Discrimination in the Work Place Outline

Disability Discrimination


I. What is ADA?

American Disabilities Act of 1991

· Took effect in 1992
· All Employers and Unions including State and Federal
· Under original act 25+ employees
· As of 1994 employers 15+
· Enforced by the EEOC
· Complaints must be filed through EEOC

II. Covered Employment Practices under ADA

· Discrimination in all employment related activities
· Recruitment
· Firing, layoffs
· Hiring

1. Unable to ask about applicants physical/mental impairment

· Job assignments
· Promotions
· Training
· Benefits
· Leaves
III. Those who are protected

1. Disabled employees and/or applicants

· Mentally impairment
· Depression
· Manic depression
· Bipolar
· Retardation

2. Physica...