The nurse applicant revealed during a job interview that he had undergone a below-the-knee amputation
After the interview, the nurse manager thanked the nurse for coming in but said she was sorry that she would not be able to hire him (even though there were openings available). What law did the nurse manager violate?
a.
The Rehabilitation Act
b.
The Civil Rights Act
c.
The Americans with Disabilities Act
d.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Act
ANS: C
In 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act to eliminate discrimination against people with physical or mental disabilities in the workplace. Applicants with disabilities have indicated that they have been refused job interviews, turned down for jobs for which they are qualified, given lesser responsibilities than others, passed over for promotions, and denied health insurance.
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