Last Updated on September 12, 2025 by MyHRConcierge

In this episode of the MyHRBuzz podcast, host Chris Cooley is joined by Emily Frederick, SHRM-CP, Senior HR Consultant at MyHRConcierge, to discuss the key elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and what employers need to understand to stay compliant.

Together, they explore what the ADA is and who it protects, employer responsibilities under the law, examples of reasonable accommodations, how to navigate the interactive process and avoid undue hardship, the critical role documentation plays in ADA compliance and more!

Timestamps:

• 0:33 – Understanding the ADA
• 3:07 – Employer Responsibilities Under the ADA
• 5:58 – The Interactive Process for Accommodation
• 8:59 – Types of Accommodations and Their Importance
• 12:16 – Navigating Undue Hardship and Reasonable Accommodation
• 15:17 – Legal Implications of Non-Compliance
• 18:16 – Best Practices for Employers
• 21:16 – The Importance of Documentation
• 24:12 – Training and Awareness in the Workplace

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