Which law prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodation unless undue hardship?

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

Answer: (B)

Disability discrimination in employment and the duty to provide reasonable accommodations are addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title I. This law makes it unlawful to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in hiring, promotion, wages, or other terms and conditions of employment, and it requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations so that a person can perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Reasonable accommodations can include things like adjusting work schedules, modifying equipment or the work environment, or providing interpreted or alternative formats for communications. “Undue hardship” means a significant difficulty or expense for the employer given factors like the organization’s size, resources, and overall operations. This is distinct from other laws that address different protections—Title VII covers discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; the Equal Pay Act focuses on pay equity between men and women; and the Fair Labor Standards Act deals with minimum wage and overtime.