State reference · KY
Kentucky ADA + employment hiring law
Kentucky Civil Rights Act, KRS § 344.040. Enforced by Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Kentucky Civil Rights Act is codified at KRS § 344.040.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR)
Agency website: https://kchr.ky.gov/
KCHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
8+ employees under KRS § 344.030(2). Disability claims have a lower threshold.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Kentucky case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Kentucky-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Kentucky?
Kentucky Civil Rights Act, codified at KRS § 344.040. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Kentucky?
Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR). KCHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Kentucky?
8+ employees under KRS § 344.030(2). Disability claims have a lower threshold.
How does Kentucky interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Kentucky employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. KCHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Kentucky statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: KRS § 344.040. Agency: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) at https://kchr.ky.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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