What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws

All EEOC materials related to COVID-19 are collected at www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus. The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act (which include the requirement for reasonable accommodation and non-discrimination based on disability, and rules about employer medical examinations and inquiries), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, and sex, including pregnancy), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (which prohibits discrimination based on age, 40 or older), and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces many workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. These laws continue to apply during the Covid-19 pandemic, but they do not interfere with or prevent employers from following the guidelines and suggestions made by the CDC or state and local public health authorities about steps employers should take regarding Covid-19. In an effort to provide guidance, the EEOC has published a resource consistent with workplace protections and rules that can help employers implement strategies to navigate the impact of COVID-19 in the workplace. As the pandemic evolves and guidance from health authorities changes, check out this website to follow the most current information regarding workplace safety.