COMPLYING WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IN 2012

Sheralee S. Hurwitz The Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and covers private employers with fifteen or more employees. The Americans With Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 became effective in January, 2009. The law made several significant changes, including changes to the term “disability.” On September 11, 2012, two EEOC Commissioners…