Texas Real Estate Brokerage Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) Practice Exam

How many employees must a business have for ADA regulations to apply?

1. 10 or more

2. 15 or more

3. 20 or more

4. 25 or more

The correct answer is: 15 or more

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the requirement for a business to be subject to these regulations pertains to the number of employees it has. Specifically, the ADA applies to employers with 15 or more employees. This threshold is significant because it ensures that medium to larger employers are responsible for making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and prohibiting discrimination based on disability in employment practices. This inclusion of businesses with 15 or more employees allows a wider range of workers to have protections under the law, helping to create a more accessible and equitable workforce environment. Therefore, businesses that fall below this threshold are not required to comply with the ADA, which distinguishes it from other regulations that may have different criteria.