What is Employment Discrimination?
There are several different federal laws in place to protect the rights of individuals that are seeking employment from being discriminated against for a wide array of reasons. There are also various state laws regarding employment discrimination. Below is the list of federal laws that can ensure your rights are not violated. To learn more about employment rights in your state you should consult a
discrimination lawyer.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act ensures that individuals over the age of 40 have the same rights as younger applicants and employees.
The
Americans with Disabilities Act ensures that individuals with disabilities are treated equally in employment as well as other aspects.
The
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VII ensures all individuals have the same opportunity and right no matter their race, religions, color, national origin, or sex.
The
Civil Rights Act of 1991 was put into place to improve the civil rights act of 1964, which added clarifications to the laws, and to provide for damages when a person was a victim of intentional employment discrimination.
The
Equal Pay Act of 1963 ensures all individuals will receive equal pay for equal work.
The
Family and Medical Leave Act ensures that all individuals can take off from work to care for a newborn baby or to care for an ailing family member.
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act ensures that a woman cannot be discriminated against due to being pregnant whether in hiring, promoting, or terminating.