### Question
How does the law define direct threat?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12111*, **direct threat** is defined as:

> a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12111*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 126-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-EMPLOYMENT**

