3.8 6. Discrimination Prohibition (General)

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6.. Discrimination Prohibition (General)

No covered entity shall discriminate against a qualified individual on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, employee compensation, job training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.¹³

Other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment include, but are not limited to:

1.. Job assignment, job classifications, organizational structures, position descriptions, lines of progression and seniority lists;

2.. Leaves of absence, sick leave, or any other leave;

3.. Fringe benefits available by virtue of employment;

4.. Selection and financial support for training, including apprenticeship, professional meetings, conferences and other related activities;

5.. Activities sponsored by a covered entity, including social and recreational activities.¹⁴

A qualified individual under the Act is an individual who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job such individual holds or...