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BACKGROUND The most prevalent mental health diagnosis is anxiety disorder, which remains largely undertreated. OBJECTIVE This investigation considered differences in workplace discrimination against adults with anxiety disorders during two eras of legal history: the original Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990-2008) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA, 2009-present). METHOD Research questions addressed differential (a) numbers and types of allegations (b) case resolutions, and (c) demographic characteristics of the charging parties. RESULTS Results indicated substantially more allegations and merit-based resolutions filed by charging parties with anxiety disorders post-ADAAA. Furthermore, the post-ADAAA era revealed increases in allegations from women and people from non-white racial groups. CONCLUSION These findings can inform advocacy and counseling and rehabilitation services for clients who experience anxiety.