Question

Read the information provided. Then explain which law(s) (could be more than one law) would protect each of the following job applicants and how it would protect them.

1. Imara, an 18-year-old high school graduate with multiple sclerosis.

2. Medgar, a 55-year-old electrician who has been laid off from an aircraft plant.

3. Elliott, a 54-year-old pilot who lost one leg below the knee while flying helicopters during the Vietnam War.

4. Kim, a 14-year-old black student.

5. Maria, a 32-year-old Hispanic with a hearing disability.

6. Knox, a 24-year-old Mormon who graduated from Harvard and is in perfect health.

7. Sam, a 30 year-old, white male who is applying for a job as a waiter in a family owned Chinese restaurant.

8. Sally, a 50 year-old, white female who has worked with her company for 15 years and now needs to take time off work to care for her terminally ill husband.

9. Tom, a 45 year old male, who has worked with his company for 10 years, has cancer, and has just been downsized from his job.

10. Sue, a 26 year old, who is pregnant and looking for a job.

Answer 1

1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)– This act would prevent Imara, if a qualified applicant from discrimination of having a chronic illness and also require the company to provide “reasonable accommodations” so Imara can perform the job.

2. i)Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)-This law will protect Medgar because he is over 40 years of age by restricting mandatory retirement.

ii) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) – This law requires health insurance benefits to be extended after termination from the job.

3. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

4. Civil Rights Act, Title VII - Prohibits discrimination on basis of race, color, or sex.

5.i)Americans with Disabilities Act, Prohibits Discrimination and Requires reasonable accommodation be provided.

ii)Civil Rights Act, Title VII Prohibits discrimination on basis of race, or sex.

6. Civil Rights Act, Title VII Prohibits discrimination on basis of religion.

7. Civil Rights Act, Title VII Prohibits discrimination on basis of race, color, or sex.

8. i) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) - This will protect Sally from mandatory retirement because she is over 40 years of age.

ii)Family & Medical Leave Act- Requires employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave for medical and family reasons, including for childbirth, adoption, or family emergency.

9. Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)-Prohibits discrimination in employees over 40 years old; restricts mandatory retirement.

10. i) Civil Rights Act, Title VII - Prohibits discrimination on basis of sex.

ii)Equal Pay Act - Requires men and women be paid equally for performing equal workFamily &

iii)Medical Leave Act - Requires employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave for medical and family reasons, including for childbirth, adoption, or family emergency.

iv)Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPPA) - Allows employees to switch health insurance plans when changing jobs and receive new coverage regardless of preexisting health conditions; prohibits group plans from dropping ill employees.