Discrimination Based on Disability, Genetics, and Medical Conditions

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects applicants and employees from disability discrimination; it also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees with disabilities to do their jobs. The articles in this section explain what the ADA requires; they also explain how the ADA applies to certain conditions or situations and provide information about the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).

ADA Basics

Disability Discrimination in the Workplace: An Overview of the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations.

ADA Amendments: More Protections Against Disability Discrimination
Changes to the ADA in 2008 protect more workers than ever before.

Your Right to a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA gives employees with disabilities the right to reasonable accommodations that will allow them to do their jobs.

Can You Be Fired From Your Job While on Disability Leave?
The ADA and FMLA may help you protect your job.

Articles on Disability, Genetics, and Medical Conditions

Getting Hired With a Disability
Learn how the ADA protects job applicants from discrimination in the hiring process

Genetic Information and Workplace Discrimination
All about the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).

Fired Because of Hepatitis C
A reader asks about his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Telecommuting as a Reasonable Accommodation
A reader asks whether an employer must allow telecommuting under the ADA.

Discrimination Against Workers With HIV or AIDS
The ADA protects employees from discrimination because of their HIV status.