ADA 101: Everything You Want to Know About the Americans with Disabilities Act

 

This course is intended as an in-depth overview of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). It is intended for the individual who wants a basic understanding of ADA and for the experienced Employment Law attorney who desires an update on recent cases under ADA. It focuses on decisions from the Courts of Appeals as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.

It also covers many areas, including the following: (1) types of prohibited discrimination; (2) what is a disability; (3) who is a qualified individual and the ability to perform the essential job functions; (4) what is a reasonable accommodation; (5) determining whether an individual is substantially impaired in a "major life activity;" (6) employer defenses -- direct threat and undue hardship; (7) "regarded as" disabled; (8) "safe harbor" for addicts in recovery; (9) retaliation; and (10) remedies.