1. What Can You Ask
DISABILITY-RELATED INQUIRIES OF EMPLOYEES UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
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2. Call to Compassion The goal of this discussion is to encourage:
Empathy
Caring and Concern
Being a “Good Samaritan” if the situation presents itself
Call to Compassion

3. Clark Land Respects Confidentiality
The ADA requires employers to treat any medical information obtained from a disability-related inquiry or medical examination (including medical information from voluntary health or wellness programs), as well as any medical information voluntarily disclosed by an employee, as a confidential medical record.
Employers may share such information only in limited circumstances with supervisors, managers, first aid and safety personnel, and government officials investigating compliance with the law.

4. Asking generally about an employee's well- being (e.g., How are you?),
Asking an employee who looks tired or ill or injured if s/he is feeling okay,
Asking an employee who is sneezing or coughing whether s/he has a cold, the flu or allergies,
Asking how an employee is doing following the death of a loved one or following the end of a marriage/relationship,
Asking an employee about non-disability-related impairments (e.g., How did you break your leg?)
It is okay to be compassionate.
Questions that are not likely to elicit information  about a disability are not  disability-related inquiries and, therefore, are not prohibited under the ADA by supervisors or colleagues.

5. Asking an employee whether s/he can perform job functions,
Asking an employee whether s/he has been drinking (intoxicants),
Asking an employee about his/her current illegal use of drugs if they appear to be impaired,
Asking a pregnant employee how she is feeling or when her baby is due, and
Asking an employee to provide the name and telephone number of a person to contact in case of a medical emergency.
Questions that are not likely to elicit information about a disability are not disability-related inquiries and, therefore, are not prohibited under the ADA.

6. Any questions? Keep in mind: Privacy should be respected.
Confidentiality must be maintained.
Gossiping is unkind.
Thank you for your attention.