DOT Policies
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Affirmative Action Plan |
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Equal Opportunity
Policy Statement |
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Plan for Employment of People with Disabilities |
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Procedures for Complaints of Discrimination
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Procedures for Processing Reasonable Accommodation Requests by DOT Job Applicants and Employees with Disabilities, (DOT Order 1011) |
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United States Code
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 USC 6101
This act prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 USC 621
This act declares that employment opportunities must be based on ability, not age, and prohibits discriminating against an older individual due to age.
Civil Rights, 42 USC Ch 21
This act covers the following civil rights topics of institutionalized persons, public accommodations, public facilities, public education, federally assisted programs, equal employment opportunities, registration and voting statistics, community relations service, and miscellaneous provisions.
Employment of Individuals with Disabilities, 29 USC 791
This law regulates that federal agencies must have affirmative action plans to assist in the employment of individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunities, 42 USC 2000e
This law covers the areas to which equal employment opportunity is applicable.
Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities Act, 42 USC 12101
The act prohibits the discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas such as employment, housing, public accommodations, education, transportation, communication, recreation, institutionalization, health services, and access to public services.
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 USC 2601
This act entitles employees leave for reasonable medical reasons and prohibits employment discrimination based on family status.
Motor Carrier Whistle Blower Protection, 49 USC 31105
Employee Protection from Termination by Employer
Older Americans Act of 1965, 42 USC 3001
This act prohibits discrimination in employment of elderly individuals and provides for access to low-cost transportation.
Prohibited Personnel Practices, 5 USC 2302
Prohibited Practices outlines procedures that are not allowed within government employment. It also dictates what factors (age, sex, race, etc.) that cannot be used in determining employment.
Telecommunications Act of 1998, PL 100-542, 40 USC 762a
This act assures that the Federal telecommunications system will be fully accessible to hearing-impaired and speech-impaired individuals.
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Codes of Federal Regulations
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles, 36 CFR 1192
This regulation provides guidelines for transportation vehicles. These guidelines have been adopted by the Department of Transportation in regards to mass transit.
Equal Employment Opportunity (Federal Sector), 29 CFR 1614
This regulation governs how to handle equal employment opportunities and complaints within the federal sector.
Equal Pay Act of 1963, PL 88-38, 29 CFR 1620
This act guarantees that all employees performing at the same level are entitled to equal pay, regardless of gender or any other discriminating qualifications.
Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of Department of Transportation, Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 49 CFR 21
No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation.
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Public Laws
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, PL 101-336
This law establishes a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, PL 101-336
This law establishes a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. (Overview of Individual Titles by the National Rehabilitation Association)
Civil Rights Act of 1991, PL 102-166
This law was created to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore and strengthen civil rights laws that ban discrimination in employment, and for other purposes.
Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, PL 95-454
Provides a forum for grievances against the federal government in employment practices.
Equal Pay Act of 1963, PL 88-38
This act guarantees that all employees performing at the same level are entitled to equal pay, regardless of gender or any other discriminating qualifications.
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Related Websites
Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page
Civil Rights Litigation Resource Center
Includes Library of Training Manuals, Briefs and Practice Materials
Civil Rights Proclamations
Department of Justice
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Department of Transportation Disabilities Resource Center
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
First Gov for Seniors
Merit Systems Protection Board
National Council on Disability
Student Employment
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