What is Title I of the ADA and how does it pertain to volunteer service?
Title I of the ADA Prohibits disability discrimination in an employment situation. Volunteers usually are not protected “employees” however, according to the EEOC and judicial decisions, if benefits of volunteer service constitute “significant remuneration”, volunteer service could be subject to the law. Under the ADA, a qualified employee with a disability working for a covered employer is entitled to reasonable accommodations to enable equal employment opportunities.
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