Can you be denied a job because of a disability?

The ADA only prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. It makes it unlawful to refuse to hire a qualified applicant with a disability because he is disabled or because a reasonable accommodation is required to make it possible for this person to perform essential job functions.

What counts as a disability for employment?

The ADA defines an individual with a disability as a person who: (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, (2) has a record or history of a substantially limiting impairment, or (3) is regarded or perceived by an employer as having a substantially limiting impairment.

What is Australian government disability employment services?

The Australian Government’s JobAccess service can give you or your employer advice. It provides employment support for people with disability, illness or injury. Work Assist can help you stay in work if you risk losing your job through illness, injury or disability.

What are the legal rights of disabled employees?

Employees with disability (including applicants) are protected against being excluded from employment which they have the ability to perform safely. The law also gives the right to an employee with disability to have reasonable changes called ‘workplace adjustments’ made to the way they work and/or the workplace.

How are people with disability employed in Australia?

However, people with disability are employed and are seeking employment at substantially lower rates than people without disability.

What is the Disability Discrimination Act in Australia?

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) is part of Australia’s commitment to eliminating all discrimination against people with disability. The DDA prohibits discrimination on the grounds of a person’s disability in many areas of public life including employment, education, access to premises and access to goods, services and facilities.

How is the disability policy changing in Australia?

The disability policy environment has been significantly reviewed and changed in recent years, especially in relation to service delivery. This includes: the establishment of a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability . Common themes running through these changes and review recommendations include:

When does the Disability Employment Strategy come into effect?

The Disability employment strategyis an action under our People strategy 2020,which sets a target of increasing the employment of people with disability to five per cent by 30 June 2018.