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.

Time Off Work as a Reasonable Accommodation

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

What to Do if Employer Ignores Request for Reasonable Accommodation

The Americans with Disabilities Act gives employees the right to a reasonable accommodation.

Getting a Workplace Accommodation for Back Pain and Back Problems

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.

Bringing a Service 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 Does Someone With a Disability Pose a Direct Threat to Health or Safety Under the ADA?

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

Getting Hired With a Disability

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

When to Get an Employment Discrimination Lawyer for Disability Discrimination

If you have been fired, denied a job, or mistreated at work because of your disability, see a lawyer right away.

How Are Lawyers Paid in Disability Discrimination Cases?

Do you believe your employer discriminated against you because of your disability?

How to Handle Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

If you are facing workplace discrimination because of a disability, you should take action right away. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects applicants and employees from disability discrimination in every aspect of employment, from hiring to benefits to termination.

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.

Can I Be Fired Due to Disability?

Several laws give employees a right to take time off -- or to reasonable accommodations -- for disabilities.

Job Discrimination Based on a History or Record of Disability

You may still be protected from disability discrimination even if you are no longer disabled.

Medical Records and the ADA: Your Confidentiality Rights

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.

How Employees or Job Applicants With Mental Disabilities Are Protected by the ADA

The ADA protects employees and job applicants with mental impairments from job discrimation and requires reasonable accommodations.

When Is Disability Harassment Illegal?

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