Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from asking questions about an applicant's disability, but employers may ask about the applicant's ability to perform specific job functions. This is to ensure that the employer can make accommodation for the person with a disability to perform the job tasks. The ADA protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace, but it also allows employers to determine whether an applicant is qualified to perform job-related tasks with or without reasonable accommodation. Asking about the severity or cause of a disability is not relevant to job performance and may lead to discrimination. Providing an opportunity for an applicant with disabilities to demonstrate abilities is also a reasonable accommodation that employers may offer.