Free, Online Resource Help Businesses Understand the ADA & Other Disability-Related Laws
From the Americans with Disabilities Act to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, several disability-related Federal laws may apply to your business. For example, many employers are required to make reasonable accommodations for employees with a range of disabilities, both visible and non-visible. And if you're a Federal contractor, you may need to take affirmative steps to hire, retain and promote qualified individuals with disabilities.
Thankfully, understanding your responsibilities under these and other employment laws doesn't have to be difficult. There are a range of free tools and resources to help you navigate the road to compliance. For example, employers - and employees - can access the U.S. Department of Labor's Job Accommodation Network at www.jan.wvu.edu or by calling 1-800-526-7234 V/TTY, or visit the Employment section of www.DisabilityInfo.gov, an award-winning Federal government web site, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), featuring links to a broad range of disability-related information. Assistance is also available from ODEP's Web site at www.dol.gov/odep. For additional assistance with other Federal employment laws, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and others administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, access the elaws Advisors at www.dol.gov/elaws.
