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Disabilities (ADA): Minnesota

Disabilities (ADA) requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: John H. Lassetter and Michelle Barrett Falconer, Littler

Summary

  • In addition to the federal equal opportunity laws, Minnesota employers must comply with state and local antidiscrimination laws, including the Minnesota Human Rights Act. See Disability Discrimination in Minnesota.
  • Minnesota law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants on the basis of a disability except when based on a bona fide occupational qualification. See The Minnesota Human Rights Act.
  • Minnesota employers must provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees and must treat pregnant employees the same as other employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work. See Pregnancy Accommodation.
  • Minnesota law prohibits employers from administering, requesting, requiring or collecting genetic information regarding an individual as a condition of employment. The law further prohibits employers from terminating or otherwise affecting the terms and conditions of employment based on genetic information. See Genetic Testing.
  • Minnesota allows the use of medical marijuana for qualifying medical conditions. See Medical Marijuana.
  • Localities including Minneapolis and St. Paul have requirements pertaining to disability discrimination. See Local Requirements.