The Americans with Disabilities Act was established a few years ago with the purpose of protecting all people who suffer from some type of disability in all areas of their lives from discrimination.
In order to better understand what is established in this law, today we want to introduce you to some terms that are key to being able to understand and defend your rights in case of being discriminated against, especially in the labor area.
To begin we have to review who is a person with a disability that could be protected by this law?
According to the ADA, a person with a disability is one who suffers from some difficulty in carrying out their activities of daily living due to a problem with their movement or their mental health as well.
Speaking specifically of the world of work, in the event of having a disability of any kind, this person has the right to have the necessary accommodations made so that they can carry out their work activities in the best way and one in which they feel comfortable and that they belong to the team in the same way as all his teammates. This may mean that the employer should have an assigned place with the facilities that he requires, have ramps, elevators, among others.
This law is divided into 3 parts that cover different areas of the life of a person with disabilities, which include:
- The first section talks about employment discrimination against a person with a disability and also what we mentioned before. An employer must provide support when a person with a disability needs some type of accommodation.
- The second act prohibits any type of discrimination against a disabled person by the government, its offices or its personnel.
- Finally, section 3 protects the rights of disabled people in a public sphere, so means of transport, restaurants or shops can also be sued.
The intention of better understanding this law is that by knowing some of the most important sections and terms, you can ensure that your rights are respected not only in your daily life but also in the workplace.
