Emily suffered a very high fever when she was a small child which resulted in her losing her hearing. In spite of the hearing loss, she has excelled in school, served on several school committees, was active in clubs, worked with the poor and homeless, and was the ASB president. She graduated with highest honors. She applied for a job that was far below her capabilities, was interviewed, and received good reports from several people who worked for the company she had interviewed with and had heard about the interview. In spite of her qualifications and favorable reports, she was not hired for the position. Later she heard that an individual who could barely spell, had a very slovenly office appearance, and no education was hired for the position. She was also told "off the record" that

she was not hired due to her hearing impairment. She is considering filing a lawsuit against the company she interviewed with. What would be the most likely employment act she would cite as the basis for her claim?

A. Civil Rights Act of 1991
B. Occupational Safety and Health Act
C. Americans with Disabilities Act
D. Fair Labor Standards Act


Answer: C

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