What does the ADA require in terms of employment?
• Employers may not discriminate against a job applicant or employee who is covered under the ADA in terms of any employment situation or action. This includes job application, hiring, promotion, training, compensation and benefits, firing and any other term or condition of employment — unless the individual’s disability poses a direct threat to the safety of himself/herself or to others. • Employers must provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals in order to enable them to do their jobs, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer. • Employers must not tolerate any workplace harassment due to a physical or mental disability. Can an employer ask applicants if they are disabled and what type of reasonable accommodation they may need? No. An employer should discuss the duties of the job with all applicants. Reviewing the job description together is a great way to do this. The employer may then ask if the applicant is able to perform the essential functi
