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Disability law: problems and proposals

R G Lande

    Southern Medical Journal
    |June 20, 1998
    PubMed
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    Current disability laws, including the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), have deficiencies. Vague definitions and inconsistent judicial opinions hinder medical support for disabled workers, requiring clearer legal language and objective medical assessments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Law and Medicine
    • Public Policy
    • Employment Law

    Background:

    • Medically disabled individuals face significant employment barriers.
    • Legislation aims to integrate disabled workers by removing obstacles and preventing discrimination.
    • The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a key driver of this social policy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current disability laws and judicial interpretations.
    • To critically analyze the effectiveness of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) in employment.
    • To identify deficiencies in legislation supporting disabled workers.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing disability legislation.
    • Analysis of relevant judicial opinions.
    • Focus on the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

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    Main Results:

    • Employment discrimination laws possess notable shortcomings.
    • Vague statutory definitions impede effective implementation.
    • Inconsistent judicial rulings create challenges for medical support.

    Conclusions:

    • Disability laws need precise language to define qualifying medical conditions.
    • Comprehensive medical assessments are crucial to link disorders with sustained impairment.
    • Certain conditions, like personality disorders, may warrant exclusion from disability protections.