Employer Resources
Your gateway to information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age and religion. Learn more about the ADA and other disability rights laws.
Accessibility Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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 the general provisions under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as it relates to federal contractors employing individuals 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
Overview of the basic employment provisions of the ADA as they relate to employees and job applicants.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Resources
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.
Barrier Identification & Elimination
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) guidance and standards to federal agencies for establishing and maintaining effective barrier identification and elimination processes.
Cancer in the Workplace & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Frequently Asked Questions
Compliance Assistance for Federal Contractors
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.
Definition of the Term Disability
Provides a summary of the definition of the term disability from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Compliance Manual.
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 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.
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 Resources from the U.S. Department of Labor
Shortcuts to information and services concerning disability issues.
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
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
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.
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
Employment Laws: Overview & Resources for Employers
Employment Rights Who has Them & Who Enforces Them
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 provides general information concerning the application of Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Epilepsy in the Workplace: Frequently Asked Questions
Fact sheet 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.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) Advisor
Online tool 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 on minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping and child labor standards.
Fair Labor Standards Act Fact Sheet: Commensurate Wages
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Information 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 describes the affirmative action obligations of federal contractors as they relate to the hiring and promoting of qualified targeted veterans including special disabled veterans.
Federal Employment Vacancy Announcement Statement
Information regarding requirements that federal agencies include a reasonable accommodation statement on all future vacancy announcements.
Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination
Fact sheet answers 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 about standards for establishing and maintaining effective equal employment opportunity programs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Discrimination
Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Guide from the U.S. 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
Clarify guidance published in Part C of EEO MD-715, provide additional operational instructions on how to accomplish the requirements of the management directive and emphasize how to ensure that personnel actions are made free of any discrimination.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Accommodation & Compliance Series: The ADA Amendments Act of 2008
Fact sheet provides information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008, which went into effect on January 1, 2009 and makes some major changes to the way the definition of disability has been interpreted in the past.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Resources for Employers
Leave Rights under the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & Americans with Disabilities Act (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
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
Explains the basic elements necessary to create and maintain a model equal employment opportunity program, concentrating on setting up the program.
Nondiscrimination Regulations for the Nation's Job Training System
Obtaining & Using Employee Information as Part of Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Fact sheet 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
The U.S. 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
Fact sheet 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.
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Information 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 U.S. Department of Justice answers commonly asked questions about the use of service animals by people with disabilities in places of business. Read a business brief about this topic.
Small Businesses & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Small Employers & Reasonable Accommodation
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 on technology-related assistance and federal laws regarding accessibility.
Tony Coelho Lecture in Disability Employment Law & Policy
Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Fact Sheet
Veterans Guide (VETGUIDE) to Federal Employment
Veterans' Preference Fact Sheet
What You Should Know About Workplace Laws
Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor provides information 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 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