ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

Definition

US federal law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities and requiring workplace accommodations, whose spirit is frequently circumvented through creative interpretation.

Example Usage

Our HR department cited ADA compliance when deciding which reasonable accommodations were actually reasonable.

Origin

US Federal legislation (1990)

Fun Fact

Despite being over 30 years old, ADA litigation remains common because employers consistently underestimate their obligations.

Source: US Employment Law Standards

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