ADA Flashcards

1
Q

ADA protections in an EMPLOYMENT setting applies to what sized employer?

A

ADA
(1) Empl = 15+
(2) Pub services = All public ERs.
———–
#s LEAD Aging for all of us.
———–
1981, 1983, 1985
fLsa
Epa
ADa (pub serv) [emp = 15+]
ADEA
All public ERs.

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ADA protections in PUBLIC SERVICES setting applies to what sized employer?

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(1) Pub services = All public ERs.
(2) Empl = 15+
———–
#s LEAD Aging for all of us.
———–
1981, 1983, 1985
fLsa
Epa
ADa (pub serv) [emp = 15+]
ADEA
All public ERs.

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3
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Who administers?

A

EEOC

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4
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What class is protected by ADA?

A

Disabled or regarded as disabled.

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5
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What condition is included in ADA that might surprise you?

A

PTSD.

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6
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State the S/L for ADA-employment.

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300 + 90 (re: employment)

Same as Title 7.

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7
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What does ADA-employment protect?

A

Employment discrimination.

~emp applies to 15+
~pub serv applies to all.

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8
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What does ADA-public services protect?

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Public accommodation + services.

~pub serv applies to all.
~employ applies to 15+.

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9
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State the mechanics & deadlines for filing a claim, re: ADA-public services.

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Give LG 60 days to fix.
Addtl 120 days if subst. progress.
———–
No need to file w/ DOJ or get rt to sue ltr.

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10
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What is a public accommodation under ADA-public services?

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Necessary auxiliary aids and services for effective communication & participation.

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11
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Sue indiv?

A

No.

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12
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3 things for Prima facie case.

A

Is “Qualified”
Is impaired.
Requested reas accommodation.

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13
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Do you have to prove that belonging to a suspect class is the only reason for the adverse employment action?

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YES. But for. (both discrim + retaliation)
———–
But for being Old, 1981 alcoholic (AA) Disabled Retaliated.
———–
ADEA, 1981, ADA + retaliation

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14
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Who has what burden & does it shift?

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PL shows
1) qualified,
2) impaired,
3) req’d reas accom.
———–
LG
1) disputes showing OR
2) accomm undue hrdshp.

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15
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What 3 things shows impairment?

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  1. Has or is regarded as having;
  2. Substantially limits 1 or more major life activities; &
  3. Has a record of such impairment
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16
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What 3 things show you’re “Qualified” under ADA?

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  1. w/ a disab. who,
  2. w/ or w/o reason. accomm
  3. ## can perform the essential functions of the job.Elements:
    1) Qualified.
    2) impaired or regarded as impaired
    3) w/ or w/o reas accom.
17
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3 Defenses avail vs. an accommodation.

A

Providing a reasonable accomm wd pose:
• Undue hardship or
• Prohibitively expensive or
• Significantly difficult to implement.

18
Q

State 7 damages available to an ADA Plaintiff.

A

  1. Liquidated.***
  2. Reas accomm if reinstated.
  3. Jury trial.
  4. Equitable relief.
  5. Front pay (if can’t reinstate)/Back pay
  6. C + AF
  7. Lost benes.

*** double liquids gets you AA [ADA + ADEA]

19
Q

Which theories provide liquidated (double) damages NOT on the 2/3 scheme?

A

double liquids gets you AA
ADA [300 + 90, ltr if can’t complete in 180 days]
ADEA [300 + 90, sue aft 60 w/o ltr]

20
Q

What other theories of recovery offer ADA’s damages?

A

All #s + A.M. ALE
———–
1981, 1983, 1985
[A.M. ALE - drinking in the a.m.? that’s a lot of liquid]
Adea
fMla (3 yrs) + interest
Ada
fLsa (3 yrs)
Epa (3 yrs)