Ada Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance Manual For The Retail Industry

Author : Jeffrey G. Allen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Complying with the ADA written by Jeffrey G. Allen and published by . This book was released on 1993-02-18 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new Americans with Disabilities Act now protects the rights of 43 million disabled Americans. The law requires every business with 25 or more employees to comply or risk massive penalties. By 1994, businesses with only 15 or more workers will have to meet the rigorous guidelines of the ADA. How can a small business owner or manager who can't afford specialized attorneys to clarify the provisions of this detailed law receive sound, comprehensive assistance? How can you avoid the costly penalties and adverse publicity that might arise if you fail to comply with the ADA? How can you ensure that the cost of compliance won't cause you to lose your business? Complying with the ADA can solve these problems and more. It is geared to meet the specific needs of today's small business owners and managers concerning this sweeping new law. This vital handbook simply explains the major provisions of the ADA and shows how you can comply easily and economically. Complying with the ADA clarifies the ADA - from the job application process, through job assignments and compensation, to employer-sponsored activities, including social and recreational programs. The book discusses precisely what acts are prohibited. It then shows when you are legally protected against charges of discrimination, providing specific examples. The book also outlines 15 key steps your company can take to create the foundation for full compliance - a model company policy. Complying with the ADA then takes you systematically through the legal minefield of the employment process - recruitment, interviewing, testing, hiring, compensation, training, and other major issues - and provides effective strategies on how to proceed, including checklists of tips and techniques to help you avoid liability. Sample job applications, model job descriptions, resource lists, and dozens of other practical ideas are included. Complying with the ADA offers cost-effective guidelines for access by the disabled under the ADA concept of "reasonable accommodation"--The basis for every provision in the ADA. Complying with the ADA explodes a number of myths about the disabled - misconceptions that not only prevent many of the disabled from being hired in the past but prevent employers from taking advantage of their unique abilities. Reading this handbook, you'll see that special training is not usually needed for the disabled ... your insurance rates will not skyrocket if you hire the disabled ... and that the disabled are not just suited for particular jobs but can excel at almost any activity imaginable.