Are employers allowed to discriminate against job applicants who have disabilities?

In Texas, employers are not allowed to discriminate against job applicants who have disabilities. This is according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The ADA applies to employers of 15 or more individuals and any applicant or employee with a disability. Under the ADA, employers are not allowed to refuse to hire a job applicant because they have a disability or because of their history of disabilities. Employers cannot treat a job applicant differently, such as not allowing them to participate in the interview process or providing them with a less-than-favorable job offer, just because they have a disability. In addition, employers cannot ask job applicants about a disability before they make a job offer. They are also not allowed to ask any follow-up questions related to a disability, such as what medications they take or what type of treatment they are receiving. When hiring new employees, employers may not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of disability. This means they cannot refuse to hire, terminate, or otherwise discriminate against an individual due to their disability. Employers must make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. These accommodations should not cause an undue hardship or jeopardize the safety of the employee or other employees.

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