AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AMENDMENTS ACT (ADAAA Sample Clauses

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AMENDMENTS ACT (ADAAA. The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008 is a civil rights law that was previously passed by Congress in 1990 (as the Americans with Disabilities Act-ADA) and protects individuals with individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications. Employees may self-identify any qualified disability as defined under the ADAAA for which assistance is needed in carrying out their assigned duties. Individuals with disabilities are defined under the ADAAA as persons who either have or are regarded as having a record of a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment, and is regarded as having such an impairment (28 CFR Sec. 36.104). The University will make every reasonable effort to accommodate any employee needing assistance within the definitions and requirements of the law. If there is a need for a reasonable accommodation, the supervisor and/or employee should contact the Department of Human Resources. The Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Xxxxxxx State University is the Chief Human Resources Officer. Note: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 guarantees certain rights to people with disabilities, and is widely regarded as the first civil-rights statute for persons with disabilities.
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  • AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Contractor must comply with the ADA, which provides comprehensive civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

  • AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE No Contractor, or Contractor’s agent, shall engage in any discriminatory practice against individuals with disabilities as defined in the ADA, including but not limited to: employment, accessibility to goods and services, reasonable accommodations, and effective communications.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance a. When the Project scope includes work on sidewalks, curb ramps, or pedestrian- activated signals or triggers an obligation to address curb ramps or pedestrian signals, the Parties shall:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act The Contractor shall be and remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“Act”), to the extent applicable, during the term of the Contract. DAS may Terminate the Contract if the Contractor fails to comply with the Act.

  • Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Contractor shall provide the Services in a manner that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including but not limited to Title II’s program access requirements, and all other applicable federal, state and local disability rights legislation.

  • Fair Employment Practices and Americans with Disabilities Act Party agrees to comply with the requirement of Title 21V.S.A. Chapter 5, Subchapter 6, relating to fair employment practices, to the full extent applicable. Party shall also ensure, to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, that qualified individuals with disabilities receive equitable access to the services, programs, and activities provided by the Party under this Agreement. Party further agrees to include this provision in all subcontracts.

  • Medical Leave Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Civil Service Rules, County Code, and other law, medical leaves of absence will be granted by the employee’s Department Head upon request only upon submission of a doctor’s certificate or other satisfactory medical evidence of the employee’s need for such leave.

  • Civil Rights Act This Agreement is subject to the compliance requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (42 U.S.C. § 2000d) relating to nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs. The Performer has signed an Assurance of Compliance with the nondiscriminatory provisions of the Act.

  • Civil Rights Act of 1964 Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

  • Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (a) Leave provisions of this Agreement shall be construed consistently with the requirements of the Act. However, if the leave provisions under this Article are more generous, this Agreement shall prevail.

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