Whos responsible for enforcing Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) enforces Title I of the ADA against private employers. The Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice enforces Title I of the ADA against state and local government employers. Title I of the ADA designates the EEOC as the federal agency primarily responsible for investigating individual charges of discrimination under the Act. If you believe any employer has discriminated against you in violation of the ADA, you should contact the EEOC. The Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page contains useful information about the entire ADA, as does the following number: 1-800-514-0301; 1-800-514-0383 (TDD). Return to index . . .
