The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the main federal law in the United States that protects people with disabilities against discrimination. It ensures fairness in employment, government services, and public places. There are many other laws that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Check out a summary of some key disability rights laws from the US Department of Justice.
On September 11, 2025, in the Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would not be pursuing 54 pending regulatory actions. Two of them concern the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They are: A rulemaking about accessible equipment and furniture in public accommodations and state and local government facilities, and A rulemaking about accessible...
California’s new rules on Automated Decision Systems (ADS) will go into effect starting Oct. 1, 2025. The regulations will help protect against potential employment discrimination when using artificial intelligence, algorithms, and other automated-decision systems for employment actions like hiring, promotions, and performance reviews. The regulations provide information on how existing antidiscrimination laws apply to the...
The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to change its regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 503 regulations require that businesses with federal contractors use voluntary surveys to track their progress in hiring and employing people with disabilities. The regulations also include a goal for contractors — businesses with federal...
