...Hazel Conley; Rita Newton; Marcus Ormerod; Pam Thomas Purpose The aim of this paper is to report on a study undertaken into disabled people's experience of the built environment when attempting to access and stay in employment. Design/methodology/approach Narratives were collected using semi...

... experience discrimination because of their cancer history. How to protect employees with cancer and what are their legal rights become very important to both employees and employers. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Illness Disabled people Employee rights Biographical Notes Both authors can be contacted...

... and private sector and also considers the exceptions the act allows. Provides a representative sample of comments from private industry organizations. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Disabled people USA Equal opportunities Legislation Employment Technology: Making Things Easier for All of Us...

... that the differences they face are the results of their individual limitations or inadequacies rather than the limitations of society. Covers areas such as attitude, education, health care, abuse, information and empowerment. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Disabled people Women Empowerment Attitudes Volume 20...

... of recent litigation. Discrimination Disabled people Health © MCB UP Limited 2001 Equal Opportunities International NEW DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON MEDICAL CONDITIONS by Thuy Nguyen and Brian H. Kleiner What is a disability ? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

... Disabled people Affirmative action Attitudes Equal Opportunities International HOW TO ACCOMMODATE COMMON DISABILITIES IN ORGANISATIONS by Jennifer Nelson and Brian H. Kleiner Introduction As the demographic make-up of America becomes more and more diverse and employment regulation increases, managing...

... Disabled people Affirmative action USA Law courts Equal Opportunities International NEW DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIES IN AMERICAN ORGANISATIONS by Lauri Christie and Brian H. Kleiner Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July...

...‐employment questioning restrictions in turn with associated case law. Concludes that the act contains a number of ambiguous phrases and does not take into account the monetary burden placed on the organization. Disabled people Case law USA Costs Equal Opportunities International EXAMPLES...

.... Concludes that this is a very fertile area for litigation and employers need to make sure that all possibilities are explored in order to avoid such claims. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Disabled people Mental health Personnel policy Litigation USA Volume 20 Number 5/6/7 2001 REASONABLE...

... more companies like Toyota will implement similar programmes working with disabled people. Conclusion This article attempted to answer the question of who is covered under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Obviously, people with physical and mental impairments are protected against discrimination...

... hardship based on the company resources but states that, at present, the employer appears to be favoured in the courts. Employment law Disabled people USA Equal Opportunities International THE INTERACTIVE PROCESS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIES UNDER THE ADA by Eric V...

.... Points out the drawbacks for the current situation, and provides some suggestions for employers. © MCB UP Limited 2000 Disabled people Legislation USA Guidelines Mental health Equal opportunities Equal Opportunities International NEW DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING MENTAL DISABILITIES...

... that disabled people experience severe economic and social deprivation and are disadvantaged in a number of ways. Discrimination prevents disabled people from participating in the labour market and forces them into financial and social dependency on the state. In order to prevent lawsuits or any unwanted...

... DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE by Ramona M. Chuang and Brian H. Kleiner In 1991, approximately 43 million disabled people resided in the U.S. Although 21 million of them were able to work, only about 28% had found jobs[1]. About 15 million disabled were left unemployed...

... Internet , National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, Vol. 101 No. 25, July 23, 1997, p.23. 68 © MCB UP Limited 1999 Discrimination Insurance industry Violence Family life Disabled people Internet ...

...Cathy Irving; Brian H. Kleiner Defines disability, qualified and reasonable accommodation under the law and outlines the requirements for US companies. Covers recent rulings which indicate a broadening of the Act and looks at precautions which organizations can take. Disabled people Positive...

... similarities between east and west, particularly with research suggesting that the only way forward in promoting equality is to reduce status distinctions for everyone and to make organizations much more democratic. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Disabled people Discrimination Hong Kong Women Volume 17...