The Americans with Disabilities Act

question 83

Multiple Choice

The Americans with Disabilities Act

• A) states that stores built before 1990 must be fully accessible for the disabled.
• B) states that it is illegal to discriminate in hiring and termination decisions concerning people between the ages of 40 and 70.
• C) prohibits unequal pay for men and women who perform equal work or work of comparable worth.
• D) protects people with disabilities from discrimination in employment, transportation, public accommodations, telecommunications, and the activities of government.

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Definitions:

Legal Liability

Legal liability refers to the legal responsibility of an individual, organization, or entity for actions or omissions that result in harm or damage, subjecting them to legal penalties, fines, or damages.

Edge City

A term for a relatively large urban area situated on the outskirts of a traditional city center, often characterized by extensive office and retail space.

Bedroom Community

A residential area where most of the inhabitants commute to work in a nearby city or urban center, typically characterized by a quiet, suburban atmosphere.

Suburbanization

The process by which people move from urban areas to suburban areas, leading to the growth of communities on the outskirts of cities.