What act requires employers to make reasonable accommodations that enable a disabled person to perform essential job functions, such as making the work site accessible, restructuring a job, providing part time or flexible work schedules and modifying equipment that is used on the job?

• A. Americans with Disabilities Act
• B. Civil Rights Act
• C. Rehabilitation Act
• D. Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Answer: (A)

The concept here is the employer’s obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers with 15 or more employees must make reasonable adjustments to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Examples include making the workplace accessible (like ramps or accessible restrooms), restructuring a job by shifting or sharing duties, offering part-time or flexible schedules, and modifying equipment or tools used on the job.

This fosters equal opportunity for hiring and advancement by removing barriers caused by disability. Other acts listed do not fit this scenario: the Civil Rights Act addresses discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin; the Rehabilitation Act focuses on programs and activities that receive federal funding; and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects against discrimination based on age, not disability.