Which of the following is the federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of mental or physical impairments against people who can perform the essential functions of a job?
A) The Americans with Disabilities Act
B) The Rehabilitation Act
C) The Civil Rights Act of 1964
D) The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities who are qualified to perform the essential functions of a job, and provides reasonable accommodations so that these individuals can perform their duties. The Rehabilitation Act also prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability for federal employees and contractors, but the ADA is the more commonly refered to law for private employers. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. None of these laws specifically address discrimination based on mental or physical impairments.

Which of the Following Is the Federal Law That Prohibits