Which employers are covered by title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Date Updated
04/09/21

According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), "The ADA covers employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations. The ADA's nondiscrimination standards also apply to federal sector employees under section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, and its implementing rules.."

For answers to more questions about employment and the Americans with Disabilities Act, consult the EEOC web page or review the DO-IT Knowledge Base article How can employers keep up with how the ADA and the ADAAA are being applied in the area of employment?