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Understanding the ADA by William D. Goren (2016, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAmerican Bar Association
ISBN-10162722274X
ISBN-139781627222747
eBay Product ID (ePID)11038512441
Product Key Features
Number of Pages354 Pages
Publication NameUnderstanding the Ada
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
SubjectDisability, Human Resources & Personnel Management, Civil Rights
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLaw, Business & Economics
AuthorWilliam D. Goren
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight17 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number4
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2013-034873
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentTable of ContentsChapter 1: Concepts Underlying the ADA and Key Definitions Chapter 2: Essential Functions of the Job Chapter 3: Concept of Undue Hardship and Reasonable Accommodation in the Employment Context Chapter 4: Treatment of Alcoholics and Drug Addicts Chapter 5: Pre-employment and Post-employment Medical Exams/Disability-Related InquiriesChapter 6: The ADA, Health Insurance, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Chapter 7: ADA and the Public Sector (Title II of the ADA) Chapter 8: Places of Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities Chapter 9: The ADA and the Health-Care Provider Chapter 10: The Interrelationship between the ADA and Other Laws Chapter 11: Procedural Issues and Remedies Chapter 12: ADA and Sports Chapter 13: Areas on the Cutting EdgeChapter 14: Rocking and Rolling with Your ADA Case: Checklists and Forms Appendices: Table of Authorities Cases Acts of Congress Code of Federal Regulations EEOC Guidelines nited States Code State Court Rules State Laws Index
SynopsisExplaining in clear and simple terms the legislation, administrative regulations, and case law of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this handbook goes beyond the myths and offers a virtual road map to the law as well as a framework for dealing with the ADA in a preventive manner. By reviewing the ADA in the context of real-world situations, the book brings clarity and perspective to this important area of the law. Each concise chapter, written in plain English, covers an area of the ADA, its practical application, and its anticipated future evolution. It also includes useful forms and checklists. Some of the many important topics considered include:* The true definition of a disability under the ADA * Essential functions, major life activities, and tasks: what they are and what they mean * What constitutes undue hardship for employers * The concept of good faith and steps to ensure a defendant will meet the standard * Drug and alcohol abuse: when they are and are not disabilities * How "reasonable modification" is defined and interpreted * New and existing commercial public facilities and their architectural requirements Delving into many of the complex topics of disability claims and reflecting ADA cases decided by the Supreme Court and appellate courts, this updated edition offers expanded guidance on remedies if the law is violated; advice on when you have a right to sue; the statute of limitations for claims; and whether a class-action is a viable thing to pursue.Written from the perspective of a lawyer with a disability (the author was born with a severe to profound hearing loss and wears hearing aids), this to-the-point guide demonstrates that the Americans with Disabilities Act is not just a law, but a way of life., Explaining in clear and simple terms the legislation, administrative regulations, and case law of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this handbook goes beyond the myths and offers a virtual road map to the law as well as a framework for dealing with the ADA in a preventive manner. By reviewing the ADA in the context of real-world situations, the book brings clarity and perspective to this important area of the law. Each concise chapter, written in plain English, covers an area of the ADA, its practical application, and its anticipated future evolution. It also includes useful forms and checklists. Some of the many important topics considered include: The true definition of a disability under the ADA Essential functions, major life activities, and tasks: what they are and what they mean What constitutes undue hardship for employers The concept of good faith and steps to ensure a defendant will meet the standard Drug and alcohol abuse: when they are and are not disabilities How reasonable modification is defined and interpreted New and existing commercial public facilities and their architectural requirements Delving into many of the complex topics of disability claims and reflecting ADA cases decided by the Supreme Court and appellate courts, this updated edition offers expanded guidance on remedies if the law is violated; advice on when you have a right to sue; the statute of limitations for claims; and whether a class-action is a viable thing to pursue. Written from the perspective of a lawyer with a disability (the author was born with a severe to profound hearing loss and wears hearing aids), this to-the-point guide demonstrates that the Americans with Disabilities Act is not just a law, but a way of life.", Explaining in clear terms the legislation, administrative regulations, and case law of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this handbook goes beyond the myths and offers a virtual road map to the law as well as a framework for dealing with the ADA in a preventive manner. By reviewing the ADA in the context of real-world situations, the book brings clarity and perspective to this important area of the law. Each concise chapter, written in plain English, covers an area of the ADA, practical application, and its anticipated future evolution. This updated edition includes the impact of recent decisions on ADA cases by the Supreme Court and appellate courts., This edition of Understanding the ADA delves deeper into many of the complex topics of disability claims. The updates offer expanded guidance on remedies if the law is violated; advice on when you have a right to sue; the statute of limitations for ADA claims; when a complaint will survive a motion to dismiss; and whether a class-action is a viable thing to pursue. There are new areas of discussion regarding standing, when a complaint is sufficient, statute of limitations, and mixed-motive jury instructions, and additional information on disparate treatment cases, class actions, jury selection, and Batson challenges. Expanded and new topics include: ADA as it relates to sports including the Office of Civil Rights guidance on 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Utilizing negligence and negligence per se actions as an alternative to title III claims Highly detailed chapter on remedies and procedural issues Improved checklists and litigation forms.
LC Classification NumberKF480.G67 2013
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