Under which federal statute could an employer likely be held liable for refusing to provide a reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the federal statute that specifically addresses the rights of individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Under the ADA, employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the business. This means that if an employee can perform the essential functions of their job with some modifications to the work environment, the employer is obligated to make those adjustments.

In this context, "reasonable accommodation" can include changes such as altering work schedules, modifying equipment, or providing accessible workspaces, aiming to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their job duties effectively. If an employer refuses to make such accommodations without a valid justification, they may be held liable under the ADA for discriminating against that employee based on their disability.

The other statutes mentioned do not specifically focus on disability accommodations in the workplace, which is why they wouldn't apply in this scenario. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 addresses discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; the Fair Labor Standards Act focuses mainly on labor standards such as minimum wage and overtime; and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects employees 40 years and older from discrimination based on age.