Which act prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities?

The correct answer is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This legislation, enacted in 1990, specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas, including employment. The ADA ensures that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else, which includes providing reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform their job duties. It covers both public and private sector employees, making it a key piece of legislation in promoting equality and inclusion in the workplace.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) primarily addresses wage and hour standards and does not focus on discrimination based on disabilities. The Civil Rights Act addresses discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, which does not encompass disabilities specifically. The Equal Pay Act is focused on ensuring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, rather than on issues related to disability discrimination. Each of these acts has its own scope, but it is the ADA that directly protects individuals with disabilities in employment contexts.