Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Clause Samples

The Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities clause requires employers to provide fair and non-discriminatory treatment to employees and job applicants with disabilities. In practice, this means employers must make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, such as modifying workspaces or adjusting job duties, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. The core function of this clause is to promote workplace inclusivity and prevent discrimination, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities.
Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. 1. The [contractor/seller] will not discriminate against any e mployee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applican t for employment is qualified. The [contractor/seller] agrees to take aff irmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals wit h disabilities, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination o n the basis of their physical or mental disability in all employment pra ctices, including the following: i. Recruitment, advertising, and job application procedures; ii.Hiring, upgrading, promotion, award of tenure, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, right of return from layoff and rehiring; iii.Rates of pay or any other form of compensation and chan ges in compensation;
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Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. The [contractor/seller] will not discriminate against any e mployee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applican t for employment is qualified. The [contractor/seller] agrees to take aff irmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals wit h disabilities, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination o n the basis of their physical or mental disability in all employment pra ctices, including the following:
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Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (a) This Subcontractor and sub-subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) as of March 24, 2014. This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and Subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. For all contracts or purchase orders of $10,000 or more, Supplier/Contractor agrees to be bound by the following provisions: 1. Supplier/Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. Supplier/Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat qualified individuals with disabilities without discrimination based on their physical or mental disability in all employment practices, including the following: (i) recruitment, advertising, and job application procedures; (ii) hiring, upgrading, promotion, award of tenure, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, right of return from layoff and rehiring; (iii) rates of pay or any other form of compensation and changes in compensation; (iv) job assignments, job classifications, organizational structures, position descriptions, lines of progression, and seniority lists; (v) leaves of absence, sick leave, or any other leave;(vi) fringe benefits available by virtue of employment, whether or not administered by Supplier/Contractor;(vii) selection and financial support for training, including apprenticeship, professional meetings, conferences, and other related activities, and selection for leaves of absence to pursue training; (viii) activities sponsored by Supplier/Contractor including social or recreational programs; and (ix) any other term, condition, or privilege of employment. 2. Supplier/Contractor agrees to comply with the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to the act. 3. In the event of Supplier’s/Contractor’s noncompliance with the requirements of this clause, actions for noncompliance may be taken in accordance with the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to the act.
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Related to Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

  • Fair Employment Practices and Americans with Disabilities Act Party agrees to comply with the requirement of Title 21V.S.A. Chapter 5, Subchapter 6, relating to fair employment practices, to the full extent applicable. Party shall also ensure, to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, that qualified individuals with disabilities receive equitable access to the services, programs, and activities provided by the Party under this Agreement. Party further agrees to include this provision in all subcontracts.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance a. When the Project scope includes work on sidewalks, curb ramps, or pedestrian- activated signals or triggers an obligation to address curb ramps or pedestrian signals, the Parties shall: i. Utilize ODOT standards to assess and ensure Project compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (together, “ADA”), including ensuring that all sidewalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian-activated signals meet current ODOT Highway Design Manual standards; ii. Follow ODOT’s processes for design, modification, upgrade, or construction of sidewalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian-activated signals, including using the ODOT Highway Design Manual, ODOT Design Exception process, ODOT Standard Drawings, ODOT Construction Specifications, providing a temporary pedestrian accessible route plan and current ODOT Curb Ramp Inspection form; iii. At Project completion, send a completed ODOT Curb Ramp Inspection Form 734- 5020 to the address on the form as well as to State’s Project Manager for each curb ramp constructed, modified, upgraded, or improved as part of the Project. The completed form is the documentation required to show that each curb ramp meets ODOT standards and is ADA compliant. ▇▇▇▇’s fillable Curb Ramp Inspection Form and instructions are available at the following address: b. State shall ensure that temporary pedestrian routes are provided through or around any Project work zone. Any such temporary pedestrian route shall include directional and informational signs, comply with ODOT standards, and include accessibility features equal to or better than the features present in the existing pedestrian facility. State shall also ensure that advance notice of any temporary pedestrian route is provided in acessible format to the public, people with disabilities, and disability organizations at least 10 days prior to the start of construction. c. Agency shall ensure that any portions of the Project under Agency’s maintenance jurisdiction are maintained in compliance with the ADA throughout the useful life of the Project. This includes, but is not limited to, Agency ensuring that: i. Pedestrian access is maintained as required by the ADA, ii. Any complaints received by Agency identifying sidewalk, curb ramp, or pedestrian- activated signal safety or access issues are promptly evaluated and addressed, iii. Any repairs or removal of obstructions needed to maintain Project features in compliance with the ADA requirements that were in effect at the time of Project construction are completed by Agency or abutting property owner pursuant to applicable local code provisions, iv. Any future alteration work on Project or Project features during the useful life of the Project complies with the ADA requirements in effect at the time the future alteration work is performed, and v. Applicable permitting and regulatory actions are consistent with ADA requirements. d. Maintenance obligations in this section shall survive termination of this Agreement.

  • AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Contractor must comply with the ADA, which provides comprehensive civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act The Contractor shall be and remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“Act”), to the extent applicable, during the term of the Contract. DAS may Terminate the Contract if the Contractor fails to comply with the Act.

  • Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Contractor shall provide the Services in a manner that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including but not limited to Title II’s program access requirements, and all other applicable federal, state and local disability rights legislation.