Employment

This conference will take place October 6-8, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. Topics will cover the future of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), how technology is improving the lives of people with disabilities, how to improve the lives of children with disabilities, as well as a special celebration of the 2010 Disability and The Arts Program. Register online or download the printable registration form.

Provides readers with a quick overview of legal issues related to the employment of people with disabilities and the ADA.

Information about the ADA as it relates to the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS and obtaining occupational training and state licensing.

Guidance that explains the responsibilities of staffing firms and their clients in complying with requirements unique to the ADA, including reasonable accommodations and rules concerning disability-related questions and medical examinations.

Details the number of ADA charges the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has received each fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) since the ADA has been in effect, and how these charges have been resolved.

This brochure answers questions that people receiving Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits may have about their employment rights under the ADA.

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 ADA requirements and order ADA technical assistance materials.

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

List of the telephone numbers and Internet addresses of federal agencies and other organizations that provide information about the ADA.

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.

The text of the ADA's Title I (which prohibits employment discrimination) and Title V (enforcement provisions), as amended.

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

Guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on the extraterritorial application of the ADA to American and American-controlled employers abroad and the coverage of foreign employers within the United States.

Publication of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains the ADA rights of job applicants and employees who have a relationship or "association" with someone who has a disability.

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

Information from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on suggestions drawn from real-life situations to assist law enforcement agencies in complying with the ADA when enforcing the law. Call the DOJ's toll-free ADA Information Line for additional answers to questions at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-800-514-0383 (TTY).

Links to information on Section 503, including basic information, fact sheets, e-tools and applicable laws and regulations.

Provides a summary of the definition of the term disability from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Compliance Manual.

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.

This publication is for those working in One-Stop Centers as well as youth and adult service providers who interact with individuals with disabilities. It is designed to help clarify what you may and may not ask about someone's disability. This information can also be downloaded in PDF format in Spanish.

Answers to questions about enforcement guidance on disability-related inquiries and medical examinations of employees under the ADA.

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

This guide, a companion to the FirstStep Employment Law elaws Advisors, describes the major statutes and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing "hands-on" information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses.

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.

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

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

Details the number of suits the EEOC has brought in federal court for each fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) under all the statutes the agency enforces, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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

Explains how to file an employment discrimination charge with the EEOC, including information on the "complaint process":http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/fedemployees/complaintoverview.cfm.

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

This original version of the ADA is posted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for historical purposes.

Publication addresses how to ensure that mediation of equal employment opportunity disputes is accessible to people with disabilities.

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions and links to ADA information and resources for small businesses.

Provides information on disability laws and other subjects available to download and listen to, as well as podcast transcripts to read. Information covered includes the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Air Carrier Access Act, the Ticket to Work program, the Fair Housing Act and other laws and programs that support the rights and independence of people with disabilities. This information is also available in Spanish. Disability Law Lowdown ASL videos are on YouTube.

Fact sheet answers questions that Veterans with service-connected disabilities may have about the protections they are entitled to when they seek to return to their former jobs or look to find their first, or new, civilian jobs.

This captioned video from the National ADA Network describes the history and importance of the ADA in the lives of people with disabilities.