Question: Julia suffered from leukemia from 2 0 1 1 through 2 0 1 6 . She has been in remission since. Julia has worked at

Julia suffered from leukemia from 2011 through 2016. She has been in remission since. Julia has worked at SmartResearch, Inc., an information technology consulting firm since 2017. In May of 2020, Julias boss discovers her prior illness and refuses to promote her on that basis, believing her record of leukemia will make her unreliable in the fast-paced workplace. Is this refusal to give a promotion legal?
a.
No, because Julia is an employee at will and can be discharged for virtually any reason
b.
No, because Julia has a record of a disability and cannot be discriminated against on that basis
c.
Yes, because Julia does not have a current disability and is thus not protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act
d.
Yes, because leukemia is not a protected disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act
e.
No, because Julia is a woman and cannot be denied a promotion without a competitive search for the position that includes applicants from men

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