Opening doors; employers face adjustment period as ADA goes into effect

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) aims to eliminate discrimination against the handicapped in places of employment and public places in general. Since the act has been in effect for less than a year and much of its language is vague, attorneys should not delay consulting with corporate clients about steps to take to cut down on the risk of ADA lawsuits. These may include eliminated handicap-related questions from job applications and interviews and updating job descriptions to make sure they contain all of the job's essential parts.

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Who's the boss? Identifying employers can be a complicated matter under the ADA

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The standard for classification of defendants as employers under the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is shaping up as a key issue in ADA litigation. According to earlier case law, any entity with control over an important aspect of an individual's employment can qualify as an employer. Accordingly, the US Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit ruled in Carparts Distribution Center v. Automotive Wholesalers Ass'n that a trade group and its insurance plan who changed benefits in a discriminatory way did qualify as employers.

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Opening doors: five years after its passage, the Americans with Disabilities Act has not fulfilled the greatest fears of its critics - or the greatest hopes of its supporters

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has had an uncertain effect on the prospects of those fired or not hired because of physical or mental disabilities. The meaning of 'disabled' remains unsettled, though some legislative effort could change that. About 40% of claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission involve back injury, neurological illness, or mental disorder. Outrageous claims or those pushing the boundaries of common sense have achieved more notoriety than success.

Employment, Disabled persons

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