Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1990: Primary federal law governing disability accommodations in the workplace, including Title I on employment discrimination and the 2008 ADAAA amendments. Sets standards for reasonable accommodation requirements.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Federal law specifically covering federal employees and contractors, particularly Section 504. Establishes standards for reasonable accommodation in federal employment contexts.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law mandating religious accommodation requirements and providing protection against discrimination in the workplace.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act: Federal law establishing specific accommodation requirements for pregnant employees and protecting against pregnancy-based discrimination.
State Disability Laws: Various state-specific laws that may provide additional or broader protections for employees with disabilities beyond federal requirements.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law governing the intersection between workplace accommodations and medical leave requirements.
Worker's Compensation Laws: State and federal regulations governing the relationship between work-related injuries and required workplace accommodations.
State Privacy Laws: Laws governing the protection of employee medical information and confidentiality requirements in accommodation contexts.
EEOC Guidelines: Federal guidelines establishing interactive process requirements and undue hardship standards for workplace accommodations.
