The Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and mandates what in the workplace?

• A. A state-level policy for banning workplace harassment
• B. A healthcare accreditation standard for patient safety
• C. A local ordinance governing parking
• D. A federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and mandates reasonable accommodations in the workplace

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that the Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations so they can perform their jobs. It ensures equal opportunity in hiring, advancement, pay, training, and other terms of employment, and it obligates employers to make adjustments—like modified duties, flexible schedules, accessible facilities, or assistive technologies—unless doing so would cause undue hardship. This coverage typically applies to employers with a certain number of employees and to the full spectrum of employment activities. Other options don’t fit because they describe policies or standards unrelated to disability discrimination in employment.