May an employer make disability-related inquiries that are required by another federal law?
Yes. An employer may make disability-related inquiries or require medical exams that are mandated or necessitated by another federal law or regulation. For example, federal safety regulations require interstate truck drivers to undergo medical examinations at least once every two years. Pilots and flight attendants must also meet federal medical requirements. Other federal laws requiring medical exams include the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Federal Mine Health and Safety Act and other federal statutes requiring the periodic monitoring of employees exposed to toxic or hazardous substances. May an employer make disability-related inquiries or conduct medical examinations that are part of a voluntary wellness program? Yes. The ADA allows employers to conduct voluntary medical examinations and activities, including voluntary medical histories that are part of an employee health program, without having to show that they are job-related and consistent with business necessi
