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The ADA stands for the american with disability act and prohibits employers from discriminating against disabled individuals in the workplace

The Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA) of 1990, prohibits discrimination in the workplace against workers who have physical or mental disabilities, have a history of such disabilities, or are perceived as disabled.

The ADA applies only to employers with at least 15 employees and includes employees of state and local governments.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) falls under the United States Department of Justice Rights Division. The purpose of the ADA is to “prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government’ programs and services.”

An ADA complaint can be filed by contacting the Civil Rights Division through an official government report of a civil rights violation.

Persons seeking to file a complaint with the ADA must provide the necessary documentation of factual claims to succeed in their case.

Should you have any questions about whether you can prepare such a claim, it is advisable to consult with a labor lawyer specializing in disability claims.

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