Implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act. 1996 follow-up report on Sears, Roebuck and Co

Area of Science:

• Employment Law
• Disability Compliance
• Workplace Accommodations

Background:

• This article examines Sears, Roebuck and Co.'s employment practices.
• Focuses on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Sears employs 20,000 individuals with disabilities, including 7,000 with orthopedic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the costs and benefits of workplace accommodations.
• To explore dispute resolution methods for Americans with Disabilities Act Title I claims.

Main Methods:

• Review of Sears' employment practices.
• Analysis of workplace accommodation data.
• Examination of dispute resolution processes.

Main Results:

• Workplace accommodations offer significant benefits.
• Companies utilize various methods to resolve ADA Title I disputes.
• Sears demonstrates a commitment to ADA compliance.

Conclusions:

• Effective workplace accommodations are crucial for employees with disabilities.
• Understanding ADA dispute resolution is vital for employers.
• Sears' practices offer insights into ADA compliance for large corporations.