The Vampire in the Next Cubicle: The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Undead

Vampires are increasingly participating, and being visible, in American society. Their emergence from the shadows and entrance into mainstream activities, such as employment, brings new challenges for organizations and individuals. This article is intended to serve as a guide to human resource and g...

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Published inEmployee responsibilities and rights journal Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 79 - 89
Main Author Prottas, David J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston Springer US 01.03.2012
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Americans with Disabilities Act 1990-US
Comparative Law
Disability
Disabled
Discrimination
Employers
Employment
Employment at will
Employment discrimination
Ethics
International & Foreign Law
Legislation
Prejudice
Private International Law
Public policy
Social Sciences
Stereotypes
Studies
United States
Vampires
Workers with disabilities
United States > US
Vampires
Disabilities
Employment discrimination
ADA
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Summary:Vampires are increasingly participating, and being visible, in American society. Their emergence from the shadows and entrance into mainstream activities, such as employment, brings new challenges for organizations and individuals. This article is intended to serve as a guide to human resource and general managers of the impact of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) on the employment of individuals who are vampires or, believe themselves to be vampires. It demonstrates that organizations which discriminate against vampires based solely upon myths, stereotypes and prejudices may face legal consequences. The analysis of the specific subject of vampirism is also intended to provide an overview of the issues related to the application of the ADA in general.
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ISSN:0892-7545
1573-3378
DOI:10.1007/s10672-012-9191-9