TrainingBriefs® The ADA: Questions About Hiring

As a manager, have you ever asked yourself ‚ÄúHow does the ADA affect me when in comes to hiring people?” Remember, essential function is generally defined, as one of the fundamental duties of the job related to the reason the job exists. In this course, we’ll take a closer look at essential function and how it affects you under the ADA.
The ADA does not require you to hire someone because he or she has a disability. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. While the law does not require you to restructure or eliminate any essential function, reasonable accommodations that do not put undue hardship on the organization should be fully explored.