ADA: Qualification Standards; Disparate Impact Regarding Individuals With Disabilities & High School Diploma Requirements

November 17, 2011 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is putting businesses on notice that they cannot disqualify job seekers with disabilities who lack a high school diploma due to their disability, but are otherwise qualified for the position. Instead, employers must look further to evaluate the skills of individuals who were unable to complete the requirements of high school diploma due to their disability. The issue concerns how employers comply with the standards of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Download the Report . . .