The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Arizona Civil Rights Act (ACRA) protect the rights of Arizona employees with disabilities. These laws prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in employment.
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to apply for jobs and perform the essential functions of their jobs.Employees with disabilities must have access to the same benefits and privileges as other employees. Employers must provide a workplace free of disability-related harassment. Employers cannot require medical exams or ask disability-related questions unless they are necessary. Employers cannot retaliate against employees who ask for their ADA rights or file discrimination charges. The ACRA offers similar protections to the ADA. Filing a complaint, If you believe you have been discriminated against, you can file a complaint with the: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Arizona Attorney General's Office-Civil Rights Division (ACRD).