Asked by Callie DuBose on Sep 26, 2024

Who is responsible for enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990?

A) EEOC
B) ADA
C) FDA
D) FBI
E) NLRB

Americans with Disabilities Act

A civil rights law 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.

EEOC

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

  • Recognize and explain the roles of various federal agencies and laws in enforcing workplace equality, focusing on the EEOC and the Americans with Disabilities Act.