OSHA's Interaction with the ADA: How it is Limiting Anti-Discriminatory Worker Protections

Authors

Danielle L. Jacobs, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

Abstract

The article discusses the interaction between OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations and the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) in the context of worker protections. It reports on a case involving firefighters with a facial hair condition and examines the conflict between safety regulations and anti-discrimination protections. It argues for a balance between workplace safety and accommodating employees with disabilities, suggesting the need for clearer guidance.

Recommended Citation

Jacobs, Danielle L. (2023) "OSHA's Interaction with the ADA: How it is Limiting Anti-Discriminatory Worker Protections," Hofstra Law Review: Vol. 51: Iss. 3, Article 10.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.hofstra.edu/hlr/vol51/iss3/10