Carlos has applied for a project manager position, but he is sight impaired to a serious degree from a childhood illness. He must have his service dog with him at all times, whether he is inside a building or out, at a meeting with clients or working on his own. Carlos is the most qualified in terms of education and experience; if it weren't for his disability, he would have been hired already. Can the company legally refuse to hire Carlos because he needs his service dog?

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Cecelia Gates

Business

31 May, 11:46

Carlos has applied for a project manager position, but he is sight impaired to a serious degree from a childhood illness. He must have his service dog with him at all times, whether he is inside a building or out, at a meeting with clients or working on his own. Carlos is the most qualified in terms of education and experience; if it weren't for his disability, he would have been hired already. Can the company legally refuse to hire Carlos because he needs his service dog?

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Houston Wilkinson · Answer 1

a. Yes, but only if the service dog is an undue hardship for AMPCO

b. Yes, the ADA applies only once someone is an employee (not in the hiring stage)

c. Yes, because Carlos cannot perform the essential functions of his position

d. No, the ADA requires AMPCO to allow the service dog regardless of the particular circumstances

e. No, because that would be a violation of Title VII

No, the ADA requires AMPCO to allow the service dog regardless of the particular circumstances

Answer: Option D.

Explanation:

According to the ADA act which stands for American disability act, it is illegal to refuse a well qualified person for a particular post just because on the basis of his disability.

The ADA act the american disability act prohibits any public or any private company or businesses from discriminating against people just because of their disability. Employees do not require any kind of documentation for their service dog.