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Equal Employment Opportunity
Owners must know the non-discrimination employment acts. This page offers information on specific topics like the American Disability Act for small businesses, list of prohibited discrimination factors, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and family/medical leave.
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) |
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The EEOC coordinates all federal equal employment regulations, practices, and policies. Visit the EEOC site for a basic introduction to your rights and responsibilities under federal equal employment opportunity laws. |
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Sexual Orientation Discrimination |
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Many states and local governments provide protection against sexual orientation. Find out what the law is in your state, territory, or local area. |
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Age Discrimination |
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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination. |
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National Origin Discrimination |
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of l964 protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of national origin as well as race, color, religion, and sex. |
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Pregnancy Discrimination |
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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions constitutes unlawful sex discrimination under Title VII. Women affected by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees with similar abilities or limitations. |
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Race / Color Discrimination |
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of race and color as well as national origin, sex, or religion. |
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Religious Discrimination |
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Employers must respect the religious beliefs of employees and cannot discriminate against them because of their religion. |
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Sexual Harassment |
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Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. |
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Equal Pay Act Of 1963 |
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Full text of the Equal Pay Act (EPA), which is part of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 as amended. The EPA is administered and enforced by the EEOC, and prohibits sex-based wage discrimination between men and women in the same establishment who are performing under similar working conditions. |
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Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA) |
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The FMLA Adviser provides information about employee eligibility under FMLA; includes valid reasons for leave, employee/employer notification responsibilities, and employee rights and benefits. This Adviser was developed by the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division of the Employment Standards Administration. |
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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) |
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(TXT file)
Full text of the ADA. This law was passed in 1990 and helps employers understand the need for fairness in employment practices as well as sensitivity for all persons with disabilities. |
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ADA Summary |
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A brief synopsis of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The ADA took effect July 26, 1992, and prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms. |
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People With Disabilities |
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Visit the Social Security Administration's Employers website for information on hiring people with disabilities, including tax incentives, referral services, FAQs, and helpful links to the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy. |
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ADA Guide For Small Employers |
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This guide presents an informal overview of some basic ADA requirements for small businesses that provide goods or services to the public. |
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ADA Guide For Small Businesses |
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(TXT file)
This document provides informal guidance to assist you in understanding the ADA and the Department of Justice's regulation. The guide summarizes basic accessibility requirements for businesses and provides toll-free phone numbers. |
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