The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Your Right to a Reasonable Accommodation for Your Disability

Your employer must make accommodations for your disability so you can do your job.

ADA Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation

Often, employees with disabilities need time off work for surgery, therapy, recovery, rest, or ongoing medical treatment.

Getting a Workplace Accommodation for Back Pain and Neck Pain

Learn about common workplace accommodations for back or neck pain.

Getting an Accommodation for Depression or Anxiety in the Workplace

Learn about your workplace rights and common accommodations for anxiety and depression.

Can I Bring My Service Dog or Emotional Support Animal to Work as an Accommodation?

Some employers may be required to allow certain service dogs or emotional support animals at work.

Schedule Changes and Working Part Time as a Reasonable Accommodation

If you have a disability, you may have the right to part-time work or changes to your hours as an accommodation.

When to Get a Disability Discrimination Attorney

Do you believe your employer discriminated against you because of your disability? Learn how lawyers charge when representing employees in ADA disability discrimination cases.

What to Do When Your Employer Discriminates Against You for a Disability

Has your employer discriminated against you because of your disability? Verify your employer has violated the ADA, and then file a complaint.

What Is Disability Harassment and When Is it Illegal?

You can stop harassment or teasing by coworkers or supervisors about your physical or mental condition if it's a disability.

ADA Medical Privacy Laws and Your Right to Confidentiality

Personnel records relating to disability must be kept confidential, with a few exceptions.

When Can an Employer Ask You Disability-Related Questions or Require Medical Examinations?

Employers are restricted in asking about disability or health and sending you for medical tests or exams.

Getting Hired With a Disability

The ADA doesn’t require employers to hire applicants with disabilities, but it does provide protections.

ADA Direct Threat Rule: When Employers Can Restrict or Fire Disabled Employees

Employers are restricted in firing or not hiring someone with a disability because they are worried about safety risks.

Employment Discrimination Based on Medical Conditions and Disabilities

Employees with disabilities and health issues sometimes experience discrimination in the workplace.

Can My Employer Fire Me If I Can't Work Overtime Due to a Disability?

Under the ADA, employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, with some exceptions.