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The Americans with Disabilities Act: Applying Performance and Conduct Standards to Employees with Disabilities

09/30/2008 | Requests *

Summary

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does NOT affect an employer's right to hold all employees to performance and conduct standards. It does mandate that employers make reasonable accommodations so individuals with disabilities can meet those standards. This guide explains how and when employees should request these accommodations and how employers should handle such requests. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission periodically updates the guide on their website.

Author

Available Files

Guide PDF (255K, 26 pages)
Guide Website Off-site link

Keywords

Community Inclusion; employer; reasonable accommodation; ADA; Americans with Disabilities Act

Topic

Accessibility, Employment Programs

Type/Tool

Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers, Reports

Source

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

10/09/2008

Contact

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

info@eeoc.gov
800-669-4000

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2388

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