Employer Resources

Fact sheet on Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which states that federal contractors and subcontractors with government contracts in excess of $10,000 may not discriminate against and are required to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

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

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

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

U.S. Department of Justice fact sheet providing answers to the most common questions about the ADA.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Provides information on which employers, employment practices and individuals are covered under the ADA.

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.

Find information about equal employment opportunity at DOC, affirmative employment of people with disabilities, including disabled veterans, nondiscrimination in programs and activities funded by DOC and links to laws, regulations and informational publications on employment and reasonable accommodations.

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

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

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 under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Document is in .pdf format.

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.

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. For more resources see the Employment section of the site.

Answers to frequently asked questions about employment discrimination including information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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

General information from the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the application of section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Document is in .pdf format.

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

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

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

Summary of the EEOC's role in enforcing portions of the ADA.

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

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

Provides employers and employees with the information they need to understand federal minimum wage, overtime, child labor and record-keeping requirements under the FSLA.

Provides information on minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping and child labor standards. Document is in .pdf format.

Provides information on the FMLA, which allows employees to balance their work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for certain reasons.

Describes the affirmative action obligations of federal contractors as they relate to the hiring and promoting of qualified special disabled veterans of the Vietnam-era and selected other veterans who served on active duty.

Information for applicants with disabilities regarding federal agencies' considerations of reasonable accommodation requests.

Overview of 11 federal laws and information about the federal agencies to contact for more information.

Facilitates the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing employers, people with disabilities, their family members and other interested parties with information on job accommodations, self-employment and small business opportunities and related subjects.

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

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).

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

Describes the kinds of questions that employers may ask current employees about their medical conditions in order to update or implement an emergency evacuation plan.

Discusses restrictions the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) places on an employer's pre-employment inquiries.

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

Information regarding provisions for employment of people with disabilties covered under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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

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.

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

Information on and suggestions for dealing with various workplace disability 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.

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

Discusses the workplace accommodations process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).