ADA – Americans With Disabilities Act Attorneys in Oklahoma
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA, Pub.L. 101-336, 104 Stat. 327, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) as amended by the the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all employment practices, including job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, training, and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
Disability is defined as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.” The law requires employers with 15 or more employees to make “reasonable accommodations” (i.e., modifications or adjustments to a job or the work environment) that will enable qualified applicants or employees with a disability to complete the application process or perform essential job functions, so long as these accommodations do not pose an undue hardship or burden on the employer.
To safeguard your firm against future discrimination claims, the legal advisors at Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable can draft and review your employment contracts, personnel policies and procedure manuals to ensure they comply with ADA legislative guidelines, which are enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Should you be named in an employment discrimination lawsuit, Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable can defend your business against claims of violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and work on your behalf to achieve a favorable resolution.
Learn more about how Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable can help:
- Title VII
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act
