This presentation discusses findings from an ongoing nationwide study of employment discrimination charges filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Using data collected from 782 investigative files at 10 EEOC field offices, we examined the importance of evidence and attorney usage as predictors of charge outcomes. Results showed that the presentation of evidence supporting the claims of the employer is significantly and negatively associated with an outcome that favors the claimant. Controlling for the presence of evidence, attorney usage was not significantly related to an outcome that favors the claimant. Responses to interviews conducted with EEOC field office staff suggests that additional factors explaining outcomes that favor claimants include investigators' skill levels and biases, numerical closure goals and overall field office culture.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant should be able to identify factors that contribute to outcomes that favor individuals who file ADA employment discrimination charges. At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant should be able to identify factors that contribute to outcomes that are favorable to employers named in ADA employment discrimination charges
Keywords: Disability Policy, Worksite
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.