2019 - Common Misperceptions about the Americans with Disabilities Act

Basic framework of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Potential damages for violating the ADA
Common misperceptions and the correct information about the ADA
Whether mental conditions can be disabilities
Whether applicants can be asked about their physical or mental conditions during interviews
Whether supervisors should discuss subordinates’ medical conditions with them
Whether the standard for determining disability under ADA is similar to that used for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or a short/long term disability contract
Whether health insurance benefits must be continued during a leave of absence under the ADA
How long a leave of absence under the ADA could potentially be
Whether there are limits to the expense or burden of accommodations required by the ADA
Whether the burden is solely on the employer to engage in the interactive process to determine accommodations