Which law prohibits discrimination against a qualified person with a disability and retaliation for complaints?

• A. Americans with Disabilities Act Title I
• B. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• C. Equal Pay Act
• D. Fair Labor Standards Act

Answer: (A)

Discrimination against a qualified person with a disability and retaliation for complaints is addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, specifically Title I. This law protects employees from being treated unfairly in hiring, firing, promotions, pay, and other terms of employment simply because they have a disability. It also bars retaliation if the person complains about discrimination or participates in an investigation or legal action regarding disability rights. A person is considered qualified if they can perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are adjustments that don’t create an undue hardship for the employer, such as modified duties, equipment, or schedules. This protection applies to most employers with 15 or more employees and covers both the public and private sectors.

To contrast, the other laws address different issues: Title VII bans discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; the Equal Pay Act focuses on ensuring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender; and the Fair Labor Standards Act deals with minimum wage and overtime requirements.