Which of the following statements is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ?

A) It requires employers to provide all the accommodations requested by employees with disabilities, even if these accommodations cause undue hardship.
B) It specifies different criteria for dealing with disabilities in men and women.
C) It focuses solely on those disabilities that are permanent in nature.
D) It presents a challenge to managers who try to balance treating everyone the same with treating everyone equitably.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

U.S. legislation passed in 1990 that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places open to the general public.

Undue Hardship

A situation where accommodations for an individual would result in significant difficulty or expense for an employer, beyond what is deemed reasonable.

Equitably

In a way that is fair and impartial, ensuring just treatment and opportunities for all individuals involved.