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.

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

Getting Hired With a Disability
Learn how the ADA protects applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.

The Direct Threat Defense Under the ADA
An employer may discriminate based on disability if the employee poses a threat to health or safety.

Essential Job Functions Under the ADA
Employees are protected from disability discrimination only if they can perform a job's basic duties.

Can my employer require me to take a fitness-for-duty examination?
Fitness-for-duty exams are regulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable Accommodation

Your Right to a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA
Employees with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations so they can do their jobs.

Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation
Put your employer on notice of your disability with a reasonable accommodation letter.

Can I be fired because I use medical marijuana for a disability?
Compassionate use laws generally don't extend to the employment arena.

More Articles on Reasonable Accommodations
See all of our reasonable accommodation articles here.

Articles on Genetics and Medical Conditions

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.

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

Can I be fired based on genetic information revealed during a fitness-for-duty exam?
A reader is laid off after his doctor reveals that he has rheumatoid arthritis.