Americans with Disabilities Act, Title I medical examination and inquiry confidentiality provisions

ADA medical confidentiality
active

The ADA limits when employers may ask disability-related questions or require medical exams: none before a job offer, post-offer exams if required of all entering employees, and job-related, business-necessary exams for current employees. Medical information obtained must be kept in separate, confidential medical files.

Jurisdiction

United States

Jurisdiction Type

federal

Country

United States

Effective Date

7/26/1992

Enforcing Authority

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; private plaintiffs after an EEOC charge

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

--