Enforcement agency for Title I (acronym)

• A. NLRB
• B. FDA
• C. DOJ
• D. EEOC

Answer: (D)

The key idea is which agency enforces disability-related employment protections under the ADA’s Title I. That enforcement rests with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). When someone believes they’ve been discriminated against in hiring, firing, promotion, or pay because of a disability, they file a charge with the EEOC. The EEOC investigates the claim, may try to settle the matter, and can sue to enforce Title I or issue a right-to-sue letter if the issue isn’t resolved.

The other agencies operate in different areas: the NLRB handles labor-management relations and unfair labor practices, FDA oversees safety of foods and drugs, and DOJ handles civil rights enforcement in other ADA areas (such as Title II for public entities and Title III for public accommodations) and federal-sector matters, but Title I’s primary enforcement is by the EEOC.