Labor Law Ch 12-13 - Disability and Age Discrimination

actual disability

if he or she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits the person in a major life activity

qualified person with a disability

a person who has a disability within the meaning of the ADA, and is able to perform the essential functions of his or her job with or without reasonable accommodation

reasonable accommodation

assistance to a qualified employee with a disability that permits the employee to perform the essential functions of the job

undue hardship

any cost or interference with an employer’s business that is more than minimal

FMLA leave

unpaid leave up to 12 weeks a year for employees who request it to care for themselves or their family members because of a serious illness or because of the occurrence of another qualifying event