Employer Resources

ADA.gov

Provides information on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and state and local governments; technical assistance materials and updates on new ADA requirements.

Affirmative Action Guidelines for Federal Contractors Regarding Individuals with Disabilities

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs regarding general provisions under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 related to federal contractors employment of people with disabilities.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Job Applicants

Information from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on ADA regulations related to job applicants with disabilities.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Business Connection

ADA-related technical assistance, publications and resources for businesses from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Frequently Asked Questions

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with answers to common questions regarding the ADA.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Line

The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the ADA through a toll-free information line (1-800-514-0301). This service permits businesses, state and local governments and others to ask questions about general or specific ADA requirements and order ADA technical assistance materials.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Insurance & Benefits

Information from the U.S. Department of Labor concerning sections of the ADA that prohibit discrimination in employer-provided health insurance.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Mediation Program

Discusses the procedures for resolving ADA complaints through the U.S. Department of Justice Mediation Program.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Primer for Small Business

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) overview of the basic employment provisions of the ADA as they relate to employees and job applicants.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Resources

Information from the U.S. Department of Justice includes contact numbers and Web sites of federal agencies and other organizations that provide information about the ADA.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Tax Incentives Packet

Information from the U.S. Department of Justice to help businesses understand and take advantage of the tax credit and deduction available for complying with the ADA.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Your Responsibilities as an Employer

Fact sheet from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides information on which employers, employment practices and individuals are covered under the ADA.

Blindness & Vision Impairments in the Workplace & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Frequently Asked Questions

Fact sheet from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) addresses questions related to the rights of workers who are blind or visually impaired.

Cancer in the Workplace & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Frequently Asked Questions

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) fact sheet addresses common questions regarding the ADA in relation to cancer.

Compliance Assistance for Federal Contractors

Information to assist companies doing business with the federal government in complying with their contractual obligations to provide equal employment opportunity and to develop positive programs to recruit, hire and promote workers who traditionally have been discriminated against in the job market, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities and Vietnam era and special disabled veterans.

Continuation of Health Coverage

Shortcuts to information and services the U.S. Department of Labor offers concerning the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and other health insurance issues.

Department of Commerce (DOC) Office of Civil Rights

Find information about equal employment opportunity for people with disabilities, nondiscrimination in programs and activities funded by DOC and links to laws, regulations and information on employment and reasonable accommodations.

Department of Justice (DOJ) Disability Rights Section

Conducts enforcement, certification, regulatory, coordination and technical assistance activities required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)

Provides information, training and technical assistance to America's business leaders, organized labor, rehabilitation and service providers, advocacy organizations, families and individuals with disabilities.

Determining Hourly Commensurate Wages Fact Sheet

Information from the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the establishment of prevailing and commensurate wages as they pertain to the employment of workers with disabilities at special minimum wages under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Document is in .pdf format.

Disability Cases

A review of significant cases in the area of disability rights that the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Civil Rights offers as guidance to help managers understand issues related to employment of individuals with disabilities.

Disability Legislation

Information from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability regarding policies, laws and regulations related to people with disabilities and the workplace.

Disability Resources from the U.S. Department of Labor

Shortcuts to information and services the U.S. Department of Labor offers concerning disability issues.

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

A national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance and education of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities and parents.

EEOC Addresses Employment of Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued two new question-and-answer (Q&A) guides providing technical assistance for employers and veterans on workplace issues affecting veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Employers & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Myths & Facts

Fact sheet provides information on the rights of people with disabilities under the ADA in relation to employment.

Employment & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Facts from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) about the ADA and employment of people with disabilities.

Employment Laws & Regulations

Regulations and policy guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other civil rights laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Employment Laws - Disability & Discrimination

Fact sheet provides information regarding the federal laws that protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment and the job application process.

Employment Laws: Overview & Resources for Employers

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides information for employers regarding employment laws related to people with disabilities.

Employment Rights Who has Them & Who Enforces Them

Fact sheet from the Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) explains the laws that protect people with disabilities from discrimination in employment, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Employment Standards Administration Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions on topics including pay, overtime and child labor.

Employment of Workers with Disabilities at Special Minimum Wages

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor provides general information concerning the application of Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Document is in .pdf format.

Epilepsy in the Workplace: Frequently Asked Questions

Fact sheet from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding epilepsy in the workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Gateway to equal employment information and services provided by the EEOC, including information about the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Disability Discrimination Information

Information about Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which covers employment of people with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Field Offices

List of EEOC state field offices where you can file a charge of discrimination or find information about the laws enforced by the EEOC.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) New Freedom Initiative Information

Information on the EEOC's New Freedom Initiative activities related to employment of people with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Small Business Workshops

Information on a series of free workshops on the ADA for small businesses.

Equal Employment Opportunity Program Barrier Identification & Elimination

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) guidance and standards to federal agencies for establishing and maintaining effective equal employment opportunity programs.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) Advisor

Online tool from the Department of Labor provides employers and employees with information they need to understand federal minimum wage, overtime, child labor and record-keeping requirements under the FSLA.

Fair Labor Standards Act Fact Sheet

Information from the Department of Labor on minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping and child labor standards. Document is in .pdf format.

Fair Labor Standards Act Fact Sheet: Commensurate Wages

Information from the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the establishment of prevailing wages and commensurate wages as they pertain to the employment of workers with disabilities at special minimum wages. Document is in .pdf format.

Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Information from the Department of Labor on the FMLA, which allows employees to balance their work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for certain reasons.

Federal Contractor Program for Veterans

Fact sheet from the Department of Labor describes the affirmative action obligations of federal contractors as they relate to the hiring and promoting of qualified special disabled veterans.

Federal Employment Vacancy Announcement Statement

Information for the Office of Personnel management regarding requirements that federal agencies include a reasonable accommodation statement on all future vacancy announcements.

Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination

Fact sheet from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) answers to frequently asked questions about employment discrimination, including information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Federal Responsibilities under Section 717 of Title VII & Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act

Information from the Office of Personnel management about standards for establishing and maintaining effective equal employment opportunity programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Discrimination

Information from the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Civil Rights and Diversity about types and consequences of discriminatory practices.

Guide to Disability Rights Laws

Guide from the Department of Justice provides an overview of 11 federal laws and information about the federal agencies to contact for more information.

Instructions to Federal Agencies for Equal Employment Opportunity Programs

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) guidance and standards to federal agencies for establishing and maintaining effective affirmative programs of equal employment opportunity.

Job Accommodation Network (JAN) & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Provides links to information and technical assistance on the ADA.

Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Resources for Employers

Comprehensive list of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) resources for employers.

Leave Rights under the FMLA & ADA

Article provides a basic overview of employee and employer rights involving leave under both the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

Medical & Disability-Related Leave

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides information regarding the rights of employees who are injured or disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Mental Health Benefits

Shortcuts to information and services the U.S. Department of Labor offers concerning mental health issues, including the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA).

Model Equal Employment Opportunity Program

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) guidance and standards to federal agencies for establishing and maintaining effective affirmative programs of equal employment opportunity, concentrating on setting up the program.

Model Federal Agency Plan for the Employment of People with Disabilities

Information from the Office of Personnel Management on best practices of various federal agencies for increasing the hiring and retention of people with disabilities.

Nondiscrimination Regulations for the Nation's Job Training System

These regulations, published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Civil Rights Center, provide particular rights to customers, applicants, and employees with disabilities, as well as to people in other protected groups, in the nation's One-Stop Career Center job training system.

Obtaining & Using Employee Information as Part of Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Fact sheet from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) describes the kinds of questions employers may ask current employees about their medical conditions in order to update or implement an emergency evacuation plan.

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

Department of Labor office works with employers to ensure they comply with nondiscrimination and affirmative action laws and regulations when doing business with the federal government.

Parties to Mediation & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Frequently Asked Questions

Publication from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the National Council on Disability (NCD) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for parties to mediation address how to ensure that mediation of equal employment opportunity disputes is accessible to people with disabilities.

Pre-Employment Inquiries

Fact sheet from the Department of Labor discusses restrictions the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) places on an employer's pre-employment inquiries.

Reasonable Accommodation Frequently Asked Questions

Addresses questions about Executive Order 13164, which requires federal agencies to establish effective written procedures for processing requests for reasonable accommodation from employees and applicants with disabilities.

Regulations.gov

Find, review and submit comments on federal documents that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register, the government's legal newspaper.

Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Information from the Department of Labor regarding provisions for employment of people with disabilities covered under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Selected Enforcement Guidances & Other Policy Documents on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Portal to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations, guidelines, fact sheets, frequently asked questions and technical assistance manuals concerning the ADA.

Service Animals in Places of Business

Fact sheet from the Department of Justice answers commonly asked questions about the use of service animals by people with disabilities in places of business.

Service Animals: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Business Brief

Explains the requirements of ADA regarding animals that accompany and provide services for people with disabilities.

Small Businesses & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Overview from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding ADA requirements for small businesses that provide goods and services to the public.

Small Employers & Reasonable Accommodation

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) fact sheet provides a brief, easy-to-read discussion of the obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, with an emphasis on issues relevant to small businesses.

Technology & People with Disabilities

Information from the U.S. Department of Labor on technology-related assistance and federal laws regarding accessibility.

Tony Coelho Lecture in Disability Employment Law & Policy

Each year, New York Law School's Justice Action Center presents the Tony Coelho Lecture in Disability Employment Law & Policy. A national leader in politics, government, policy, business, organized labor, entertainment, the disabilities community or other related communities will present a major address at New York Law School that contributes to our understanding of the issues associated with increasing the employment rate among people with disabilities.

Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Fact Sheet

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor provides information on job rights for veterans and reserve component members.

Veterans Guide (VETGUIDE) to Federal Employment

Guide from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) explains the hiring authorities and preference for veterans, including disabled veterans, in federal civil service employment.

Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities in the Workplace & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - A Guide for Employers

Guide explains how protections for veterans with service-connected disabilities differ under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the ADA, and then describes how the ADA in particular applies to recruiting, hiring and accommodating veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Veterans' Preference Fact Sheet

Information about the laws that entitle veterans to hiring preferences over others for federal government positions.

What You Should Know About Workplace Laws

Fact sheet from the Department of Labor provides nformation on and suggestions for dealing with various workplace disability laws.

Working Partners for an Alcohol- & Drug-Free Workplace: Laws

A brief outline of aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 related to employees and drug and alcohol abuse.

Working Partners for an Alcohol- & Drug-Free Workplace: Workers in Recovery

Provides information and addresses misconceptions regarding hiring people recovering from substance abuse.

Workplace Accommodation Process

Fact sheet from the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides information on the workplace accommodations process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Your Rights Under the Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Poster

Employers are required to provide to persons entitled to the rights and benefits under USERRA a notice of the rights, benefits and obligations of such persons and such employers under USERRA. Employers may provide the notice, "Your Rights Under USERRA," by posting it where employee notices are customarily placed.
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