Which of the following is the federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of mental or physical impairments in hiring and promotion?
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) is the federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with mental or physical impairments in hiring and promotion. The Rehabilitation Act, while also prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, specifically applies to employers that receive federal funding. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, but does not mention disabilities. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination against pregnant employees but is not related to disabilities.

Which of the Following Is the Federal Law That Prohibits