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Information about the legal issues that affect depressed individuals in the work place.
Depression in the Workplace
The author's own experience with depression in the workplace; links to practical information such as dealing with stress and your legal rights under the American's with Disabilities Act. From your About.com Guide to Depression.
The ADA and You
Information about the Americans With Disabilities Act and what rights it provides for those with depression and mental illness.
ADA Information Center
Helpful information to aid you in understanding the ADA.
Americans with Disabilties Act
Information for lawyers and other advocates on how the ADA applies to those with mental disabilities.
Department of Justice ADA Mediation Program
An alternative to the expense and headaches associated with going to court.
Depression in theWorkplace
Depression does not have to mean the end of your career. Some facts about depression on the job.
Handling Your Psychiatric Disabilty at Work and School
Extremely helpful site with much practical information for the employee and student.
Job Accommodations Network (JAN)
The mission of JAN is to assist in the hiring, retraining, retention or advancement of persons with disabilities by providing accommodation information.
National Employment Lawyers Association
This organization provides information and assistance to lawyers who defend the rights of employees. Their site contains a wide range of information of interest to lawyers, some of which is available only with membership.
Reasonable Accomodations for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
What does "reasonable accommodations" mean? How can it help you?
User Guide to the Disability Discrimination Act
The Australian equivalent of the ADA.
What Laws Protect Someone With a Psychiatric Disability?
A review of the various laws that provide protection for those with a psychiatric disability.
While You Were Sleeping
Supreme Court decision could limit our protection under the ADA?

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