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

No, employers are not allowed to discriminate against job applicants who have disabilities in the state of Utah. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against people with disabilities when it comes to job application processes, hiring, firing, and other employment-related decisions. In Utah, the Utah Antidiscrimination Act also prohibits employers from discriminating against job applicants on the basis of disability. According to the Act, employers are not allowed to discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability who is able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. The Act also forbids employers from making pre-employment inquiries that screen out individuals with disabilities, or from refusing to hire an individual because of his or her disability. It is important to note that employers may require job applicants to complete medical examinations before making a job offer, but these examinations can only be given to people who have been offered the job. The results of the medical examinations must be kept confidential and may not be used to discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Therefore, employers in Utah are not legally allowed to discriminate against job applicants with disabilities. They must treat all applicants equally and not base decisions on their disabilities.

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