Laws & Regulations

Laws & Regulations

• The Age Discrimination Act of 1975

  The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
• Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

  The Americans with Disabilities Act provided civil rights protection to individuals with physical and mental disabilities and guaranteed them equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications.
• Civil Rights Act (1964)

  The Civil Rights Act (1964) was intended to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin.
• DOL: ELAWS

  Elaws are Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses. They are a set of interactive, online tools, developed by the DOL to help employers and employees learn more about their rights and responsibility under numerous Federal employment laws.
• Equal Pay Act of 1963

  The Equal Pay Act of 1963, was a landmark for U.S. legislation, mandating equal pay for equal work, in a measure to end gender-based disparity.
• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)

  The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave.
• Laws Enforced by the EEOC

  A list of laws enforced by the EEOC.
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

  Title VII makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone on the basis or race, color, national origin sex (including pregnancy and gender, identity) or religion.
• United States Department of Labor: Regulatory Library

  The DOL presents a list of laws, regulations, and guidance documents.
• Workplace Laws Not Enforced by the EEOC

  The list of laws, prohibiting discrimination or regulating workplaces issues, are not enforced by the EEOC.