Which title of the Americans with Disabilities Act addresses employment discrimination?

• A. Employment
• B. Public Entities & Transportation
• C. Public Accommodations & Commercial Facilities
• D. Telecommunications

Answer: (A)

The part of the ADA that addresses employment discrimination is the title focused on work settings and hiring practices. This part—often called Title I—prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, pay, and job duties, and it requires that reasonable accommodations be provided unless doing so would cause undue hardship. It also protects against retaliation for asserting rights under the ADA. Because this title specifically targets how people with disabilities are treated in the workplace, it is the best match for questions about employment discrimination.

Other titles cover different areas: one ensures access to public programs and transportation run by governments; another guarantees access to public accommodations like restaurants and hotels and to various facilities; another deals with telecommunications access. These distinctions show why the employment-focused title is the correct choice for employment discrimination questions.