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Disability Discrimination Facts<\/h1>\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Aviana Cooper, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Small business owners like flexibility in hiring employees. Laws restricting hiring and firing ability pressure small businesses. Most of these laws prohibit discrimination; that is, they only prevent employers from refusing to hire some kinds of workers. The ADA has some affirmative rules that require employers to do things if they hire certain employees.<\/p>\r\n

The Americans with Disabilities Act<\/a> (ADA) became law in 1990. It prevents public and private employers from discriminating against otherwise qualified individuals<\/a> based on their disabilities. People with disabilities must have the same employee benefits as all other job applicants.<\/p>\r\n

The ADA applies to all businesses with 15 or more employees. It includes government agencies, labor organizations, and educational institutions. Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act<\/a> provides the same job protections for federal employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for handling claims about ADA discrimination.<\/p>\r\n

Disability Discrimination FAQ<\/h2>\r\n

Business owners and human resources departments have many questions about the implementation of the ADA. FindLaw answers some of the most frequently asked questions in this article.<\/p>\r\n

Who is a person with a disability?<\/h3>\r\n

According to the ADA, a person with a disability is anyone who:<\/p>\r\n