29 CFR § 1630.8Chapter XIV

§ 1630.8 Relationship or association with an individual with a disability.

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It is unlawful for a covered entity to exclude or deny equal jobs or benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against, a qualified individual because of the known disability of an individual with whom the qualified individual is known to have a family, business, social or other relationship or association.

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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