Which law protects against job discrimination as described in the case?

• A. Civil Rights Act (and amendments)
• B. Americans with Disabilities Act
• C. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• D. Family and Medical Leave Act

Answer: (A)

Federal law protects workers from being treated unfairly in hiring and employment based on protected characteristics. The Civil Rights Act, together with its amendments, is the broad law that covers this protection, prohibiting discrimination in hiring, firing, compensation, and terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This makes it the best fit for a case describing job discrimination, because it directly addresses discriminatory treatment in the workplace in general.

The other options focus on narrower areas: the Americans with Disabilities Act targets discrimination based on disability, the Family and Medical Leave Act concerns leave rights, and Title VII is a specific provision within the Civil Rights Act that addresses employment discrimination; while important, listing the Civil Rights Act (and amendments) captures the broader protection against discrimination in employment described in most cases.