Define: Major Life Activity

Major life activities include functions such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and performing manual tasks.

Yes, a person with a temporary impairment that substantially limits a major life activity can be considered disabled under the ADA.

“Substantially limits” means that the impairment must significantly restrict the ability of an individual to perform a major life activity compared to most people in the general population.

Generally, an employer cannot ask an employee about their disability or medical condition unless it is job-related and necessary for the performance of the job.

Yes, an employer can require a medical examination or ask for medical documentation if it is job-related and necessary for the performance of the job.

No, an employer cannot refuse to hire someone because of their disability as long as they are qualified for the job and can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job or workplace that enables an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

No, an employer is not required to provide a specific accommodation requested by an employee if there is another effective accommodation that would enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

No, an employer cannot terminate an employee because of their disability as long as they are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Yes, an employee can sue their employer for disability discrimination if they believe they have been subjected to discrimination based on their disability in violation of the ADA.