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Laws, Regulations, and Policy Guidance http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/index.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Links to laws enforced by the EEOC, EEOC regulations, the EEOC Compliance Manual, EEOC Enforcement Guidances, and Memoranda of Understanding. full description	Where can I find the laws, rules, and regulations relating to how employment discrimination is regulated?
Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination Questions and Answers http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/qanda.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Complete overview from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about the different federal laws that prohibit discrimination and the types of discrimination they address, as well as information about filing a charge or lawsuit against an employer for discrimination, remedies for an employee who has been discriminated against, and how the EEOC handles claims. full description	What are the federal laws prohibiting job discrimination? What discriminatory practices are prohibited by federal laws? What is considered discrimination? What are employers not allowed to do? What employers are covered by federal discrimination laws? Who can file a charge of discrimination? How is a discrimination charge filed? What information is needed to file a discrimination charge? What are the time limits to file a discrimination charge? What agency handles a discrimination charge also covered by state or local laws? What happens after a charge is filed with the EEOC? How does the EEOC resolve discrimination charges? When can individuals file an employment discrimination lawsuit in court? What are the remedies available when discrimination is found? What is the EEOC and how does it operate? What information and other assistance is available from the EEOC?
Practice and Procedure in Discrimination Cases http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/documents Source: Seattle Office For Civil Rights Rules promulgated by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights. The rules cover illegal discrimination. full description	Where can I find the Seattle discrimination law?
RCW 49.60.230 Complaint may be filed with commission. http://search.leg.wa.gov/wslrcw/RCW%20%2049%20%20T Source: Washington State Legislature Statute section detailing how to file a discrimination complaint including who to file it with and what to include in the complaint. full description	How do I file a complaint for discrimination? What do I do if I think I have been discriminated against? Who do I contact if I feel discriminated against? What do I do if my employer has violated the law against discrimination? How do I accuse my employer of violating the law against discrimination?
Seattle Human Rights Commission http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/hrc/comm. Source: Seattle Human Rights Commission The Seattle Human Rights Commission was established in 1963 to advocate for justice and equal opportunity, to advise the City of Seattle on human rights issues and to collaborate with public and private sectors in order to educate them on methods to prevent and eliminate discrimination city-wide. full description	Where can I find help for my employment discrimination case?
Discrimination http://www.workplacefairness.org/discrimination.ph Source: Workplace Fairness Information about discrimination. Includes state and federal information covering age, disability, gender identity, immigration status, language, marital and parental status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. full description	Where can I find information about employment discrimination?
Employment Discrimination? Here's Where to Find Help http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/documents Source: Seattle Office For Civil Rights A table describing illegal discriminatory conduct in the United States, Washington, King County, Seattle, and Tacoma. Provides contact information to the above jurisdictions. full description	Where can I find help for my employment discrimination case?
RCW 49.60.180 Unfair Practices of Employers http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?section=49.60. Source: Washington State Legislature Statute section describing what would be considered an unfair practice by an employer under the Washington statute. full description	What does Washington say about discrimination in the workplace? What is an unfair practice by an employer? Has my employer violated the Washington law against discrimination?
Seattle Municipal Code - Seattle Fair Employment Practices Ordinance http://clerk.ci.seattle.wa.us/~scripts/nph-brs.exe Source: City of Seattle Seattle city ordinance that prohibits discrimination in Seattle. full description	Where can I find the Seattle discrimination law?
Chapter 49.60 RCW: Discrimination -- Human Rights Commission http://www.mrsc.org/mc/rcw/RCW%20%2049%20%20TITLE/ Source: Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington List of sections of Chapter 49.60 of the RCW with links to each section. 49.60 deals with discrimination. full description	Where can I find Washington state's statute on discrimination? Where can I find Washington laws on employment discrimination? What Washington laws relate to discrimination based on age, gender, race, disability, or other factors? Does Washington state have a statute comparable to the ADA? Does Washington have its own ADA? Does Washington adopt the federal ADA?
Chapter 49.60.040 Definitions http://www.mrsc.org/mc/rcw/RCW%20%2049%20%20TITLE/ Source: Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington Statute section with the definitions of various terms within the Washington statute relating to discrimination. full description	Who qualifies as an employer? Is my business subject to the ADA? What is an employee in Washington? Am I covered by the ADA? Does Washington state law protect me from discrimination? What Washington laws relate to discrimination based on age, gender, race, disability, or other factors?
Equal Employment Opportunity - Ethnic/National Origin, Color, Race, Religion & Sex Discrimination http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/discrimination/ethnic Source: United States Department of Labor Provides information and links about ethnic/national origin, color, race, religion, and sex discrimination. full description	Where can I find information about national origin, race, religion or sex discrimination?
King County Code - Public Peace, Safety and Morals http://www.metrokc.gov/MKCC/Code/15-Title%2012.pdf Source: King County Title 12 of the King County Code. Chapter 12.16 covers employment discrimination. full description	Where can I find the King County discrimination law?
Texas Department of Community Affairs v. Burdine http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw U.S. Supreme Court case clarifying how to prove an employer intentionally discriminated against an employee, when the employee lacks direct evidence of intent, but has evidence of disparate impact. full description	How do I prove an employer discriminated against me?
RCW 49.60.030 Freedom from Discrimination; Declaration of Civil Rights http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?section=49.60. Source: Washington State Legislature Statute section providing list of rights protected under the statute. full description	What rights are protected under Washington law for the disabled? What are my rights as a disabled person in Washington? What rights does the Washington law against discrimination protect?
Civil Rights Division: Employment Litigation Section - Recent Briefs http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/emp/briefs.htm Source: United States Department of Justice Significant recent legal briefs filed by the Civil Rights Division. The briefs are updated regularly. The briefs provide insight into the legal process, with a civil rights flavor. full description	Where can I find legal documents dealing with civil rights issues?
The Civil Rights Act of 1991 http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/cra91.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Complete text of "an Act to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to strengthen and improve Federal civil rights laws, to provide for damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination, to clarify provisions regarding disparate impact actions, and for other purposes." full description	Where can I find the law governing discrimination?
Filing a Charge http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/howtofil.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Information about how to file a charge against a discriminatory employer. In order to recover from an employer, an employee must file a charge with the EEOC. An employee cannot sue in Federal Court until receiving permission from the EEOC. full description	How do I file a discrimination claim?
King County Office of Civil Rights http://www.metrokc.gov/dias/ocre/ Source: King County Office of Civil Rights OCR investigates and resolves complaints of discrimination, provides education, and offers other assistance in employment, housing, public accommodations, and contracts. full description	Where can I find discrimination resources?
How to File a Complaint http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/howtoocr. Source: Seattle Office For Civil Rights Information about how to file a discrimination complaint in Seattle. full description	How do I file a discrimination complaint in Seattle?
Washington State Human Rights Commission http://www.wa.gov/hrc/ Source: Washington State Human Rights Commission The mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission is to eliminate and prevent discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of productive partnerships in the community. full description	Where can I find information about Washington discrimination laws?
Laws Enforced by the EEOC http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/laws.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission United States statutes that are enforced by the EEOC. The laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The acts also prohibit discriminating on the basis of pay. full description	What laws cover discrimination in employment?
EEOC Regulations http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/regs/index.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Regulations promulgated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in order to prevent discrimination. full description	What regulations cover discrimination in employment?
Delaware State College v. Ricks http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing when the statute of limitations begins running in a Title VII case. full description	How long can I wait before filing my employment discrimination claim?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/vii.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Full text of the law that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. full description	Where can I find Title VII of the Civil Rights Act? Where can I find the law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex?
Workplace Fairness http://www.workplacefairness.org/default.php Source: Workplace Fairness A non-profit organization that provides information, education and assistance to individual workers and their advocates nationwide and promotes public policies that advance employee rights. full description	Where can I find a resource on worker rights?
Watson v. Fort Worth Bank & Trust http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw U.S. Supreme Court case discussing the test to determine the validity of an employer's promotion decision when the decision is based upon a supervisor's subjective opinion. full description	How do I prove an employer discriminated against me?
What's Illegal Discrimination http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/discrimin Source: Seattle Office For Civil Rights Information about illegal discriminatory practices in Seattle. full description	Where can I find information about Seattle discrimination laws?
Supreme Court Holds Former Employees Are Protected by Title VII's Anti-Retaliation Provision http://articles.corporate.findlaw.com/articles/fil Source: Findlaw Article by Matkov, Salzman, Madoff & Gunn about when a person may sue a former employer for retaliating against the person when the person reported the employer to the EEOC. full description	Can I sue a former employer?
Civil Rights Division: Employment Litigation Section - Frequently Asked Questions http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/emp/faq.html Source: United States Department of Justice Information about Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the relationship between the EEOC and the Department of Justice, filing a discrimination claim, and more. full description	Where can I find information about employment discrimination laws?
How Do I File A Discrimination Charge with OCR? http://www.metrokc.gov/dias/ocre/enforce.htm Source: King County Office of Civil Rights Information about how to file a discrimination complaint in King County. full description	How do I file a discrimination complaint in King County?
What Kind of Worker Are You? http://www.workplacefairness.org/whatkind.php Source: Workplace Fairness Website that provides information about different types of worker classifications. Classifications are important, because generally only employees are covered by discrimination laws. full description	How do I know if I am an employee?
Bureau of National Affairs http://www.bna.com/index.html Source: Bureau of National Affairs A publisher of print and electronic news, analysis, and reference products, providing intensive coverage of legal and regulatory developments for professionals in business and government. full description	Where can I find discrimination resources?
Employment Discrimination Report http://www.bna.com/products/lit/edr.htm Source: Bureau of National Affairs Quarterly report that covers judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in the area of equal employment opportunity, the Report spans all areas of EEO policy and practice. While the report is not free, the Bureau of National Affairs offers a 15 day free trial. full description	Where can I find information about employment discrimination?
Nationwide Mutual Ins. v. Darden http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw The opinion discusses when a person is an employee for the purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The opinion lays out the test that is now the predominant definition of employee for the purposes of Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA. full description	How do I know if I am employee, as defined by Title VII, the ADA, or the ADEA?
Mangram v. General Motors Corporation http://www.law.emory.edu/4circuit/mar97/961348.p.h Source: Emory School of Law 4th Circuit opinion about whether an owner of a GMC dealership franchise is an employee. The court applies the hybrid test. full description	How do I know if I am employee, as defined by Title VII, the ADA, or the ADEA?
Robinson v. Shell Oil http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case that allows a former employee to enjoy the protections of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits retaliation against an employee who files a charge with the EEOC. full description	Does federal law protect me from retaliation by a former employer?
Seattle Office for Civil Rights http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/ Source: Seattle Office For Civil Rights The Seattle Office for Civil Rights enforces City, State and Federal anti-discrimination laws. full description	Where can I find anti-discrimination resources in Seattle?
Labor and Employment Update - Female Employee Harassed by Female Co-Workers Can Sue for Gender Discrimination http://articles.corporate.findlaw.com/articles/fil Source: Findlaw Article by Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP that discusses whether a female employee may sue her employer for sexual harassment when she is harassed by female co-workers in a non-sexual way, but the harassment is motivated by gender. full description	Can I sue my employer for sexual harassment when a same sex co-worker harasses me?
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights http://www.usccr.gov/ Source: United States Commission on Civil Rights The United States Commission on Civil Rights is a fact-finding agency of the executive branch. The agency is responsible for investigating voting discrimination complaints, collecting information about discrimination, submitting findings and recommendations to Congress, and issuing public service announcements. full description	Where can I find discrimination resources?
Employment & Labor Law Products http://www.bna.com/products/labor/index.html Source: Bureau of National Affairs Publications on employment and labor law news, analysis, and guidance. While the publications are not free, the Bureau of National Affairs offers a 15 day free trial. full description	Where can I find information about employment discrimination?
Griggs v. Duke Power Co. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw U.S. Supreme Court case discussing the validity of tests or other requirements that have a disparate impact on a protected class, when the test has no reasonable relation to the skill required for the occupation. full description	What kinds of tests may an employer require me to take as a condition of employment?
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw U.S. Supreme Court case discussing how to prove an employer intentionally discriminated against an employee, when the employee lacks direct evidence of intent, but has evidence of disparate impact. The analysis applies to Title VII and possibly the ADEA. full description	How do I prove an employer discriminated against me?
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 501 and 505 http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/rehab.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission A Unites States statute that prohibits the federal government from discriminating against persons with disabilities. full description	Where can I find the law governing disability discrimination?
Cleveland v. Policy Management Systems Corp. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court opinion discussing whether a disabled person may assert a claim under Social Security, claiming total disability, and sue their employer for disability discrimination. full description	Can a person sue an employer for disability discrimination while pursuing disability compensation under Social Security? What is the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program? How does the Social Security Act and ADA help individuals in different ways?
Sexual Harassment http://articles.corporate.findlaw.com/articles/fil Source: Findlaw Articles by Jeffrey W. Hensley, P.A. discussing what a person, who has been victimized by harassment ought to do in order to make the behavior stop and protect any legal claim. full description	What do I do if my boss is harassing me?
Ready, Willing, and Available http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/rwa00/toc.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Link page with instructions to employers on how to accommodate disabled employees. full description	Where can I get help making my business accommodate disabled employees? How do I make my workplace more accommodating to disabled employees?
Albemarle Paper Co. v. Moody http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw U.S. Supreme Court case discussing how a test may be validated, in order to show that the test has a manifest relationship to the employment in question. full description	What kinds of tests may an employer require me to take as a condition of employment?
Social Security Disability Frequently Asked Questions http://www.nosscr.org/faqind.html Source: National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) Social Security Disability Frequently Asked Questions full description	What is the definition of disability used by Social Security? How many different types of Social Security disability benefits are there? How do I apply for Social Security disability benefits? I am disabled, but I have plenty of money in the bank. Do I have to wait until this money is gone before I apply for Social Security disability benefits? I used to work but lately I have been staying home taking care of the kids. I have now become sick. Can I get Social Security disability benefits? How long do I have to wait after becoming disabled before I can file for Social Security disability benefits? I am still on sick leave from my employer. Can I file for Social Security disability now or do I have to wait until the sick leave is exhausted? I got hurt on the job. I am drawing worker's compensation benefits. Can I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits now or should I wait until the worker's compensation ends? Can I get both worker's compensation and Social Security disability? How can I tell if I will be found disabled by Social Security? Can you receive Social Security disability benefits for _____________ ? Do you have to be permanently disabled to get Social Security disability benefits? I have several health problems, but no one of them disables me. It is the combination that disables me. Can I get Social Security disability benefits? I got hurt in an automobile accident. I am disabled now, but I expect that I will be able to return to work after I recover. Should I file for Social Security disability benefits? How does Social Security determine if I am disabled? Who decides if I am disabled? Why does Social Security consider my age in determining whether I am disabled? Is there a list of illnesses that Social Security considers disabling? What can I do to improve my chances of winning my Social Security disability claim? How do I find an attorney to represent me before on my Social Security disability claim? If I am approved for Social Security disability benefits, how much will I get? How far back will they pay benefits if I am found disabled? What do I do if Social Security denies my claim for Social Security disability benefits? Why does Social Security turn down so many claims for disability benefits? I only want to get back the money I put in Social Security. Why do they make it so hard for me to get my own money back? What is "reconsideration"? Who makes the reconsideration determination? What are my chances of winning at reconsideration? Do I have to go through reconsideration? How long does it take to get a hearing on a Social Security disability claim? What is the Social Security hearing like? What are my chances of winning at a hearing? If the Administrative Law Judge denies my claim, can I appeal any more? What is the Appeals Council? Can I appeal a case beyond Social Security to the Federal Courts? If I get on Social Security disability benefits and get to feeling better and want to return to work, can I return to work? Where can I go to get help with my Social Security disability claim? Do I really have to hire a lawyer to represent me in my Social Security disability claim? How do lawyers who represent Social Security disability claimants get paid? Can alcoholics and drug addicts really get Social Security disability benefits? I know someone who is on Social Security disability and he does not look a bit disabled. Why do they put all of these freeloaders on benefits? I am disabled, but I have never worked at public work. Can I get Social Security disability benefits? I am a widow. I have not worked in public work in many years. I am disabled. Can I get Social Security disability benefits? I have a daughter who has been disabled by cerebral palsy since birth and has never been able to work. Can she get disability benefits from Social Security? I am already on Social Security disability benefits, but I am worried that my benefits will be stopped in the future. What are the chances of this happening? If Social Security tries to cut off my disability benefits, what can I do? My doctor says I am disabled so why is Social Security denying my Social Security disability claim? VA says I am disabled, so why is Social Security denying my Social Security disability claim? I am 60% disabled. Do I get 60% of my Social Security disability benefits? I am disabled by mental illness. Can mental illness serve as the basis for a Social Security disability claim? Will it help if I ask my Congressional Representative to help me get Social Security disability benefits? How long does it take before Social Security makes a decision once I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits? How long does it take for Social Security to make a reconsideration determination on my Social Security disability claim? How long does it take for Social Security to act upon a request for Appeals Council review? I am disabled. I need help with medical bills even more than I need a cash income. How do I get help with medical bills? What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? If I get Social Security disability benefits will I get Medicare? If I get Social Security disability benefits will I get Medicaid?
Faragher v. City of Boca Raton http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing when a hostile working environment is a Title VII violation. The case also discusses when an employer will be vicariously liable for the actions of its supervisors. full description	Can I sue my employer for harassment when my supervisor harasses me without me employer's knowledge?
Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing whether a woman has a sexual harassment claim against an employer when a supervisor harasses her, threatens to remove tangible job benefits, but the woman suffers no retaliation and is promoted. full description	Can I sue my employer for harassment when my supervisor harasses me without me employer's knowledge?
Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing whether a person may bring a sexual harassment claim when the harassers are of the same gender as the victim. full description	Can I be harassed by a person who belongs to the same group that I belong to?
Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw U.S. Supreme Court case discussing the problem of an employer who discriminates against an employee on the basis of sex, but would have made the same decision regardless of the discriminatory action. The case has been overruled in part by the 42 U.S.C. � 2000e-2(m) and 42 U.S.C. � 2000e-5(g)(2)(B). full description	Where can I find the law related to when an employer's employment decision is motivated by a legitimate reason, as well as a discriminatory reason?
Dothard v. Rawlinson http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing bona fide occupational qualifications. The court held that BFOQs may be required to protect third parties, but they cannot be required to protect the employee or a fetus. full description	What is a bona fide occupational qualification? When may my employer differentiate on the basis of sex?
Automobile Workers v. Johnson Controls http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing bona fide occupational qualifications. The court held that BFOQs may be required to protect third parties, but they cannot be required to protect the employee or a fetus. full description	What is a bona fide occupational qualification? When may my employer differentiate on the basis of sex?
Facts About Pregnancy Discrimination http://articles.corporate.findlaw.com/articles/fil Source: Findlaw EEOC article about pregnancy discrimination. Includes information about hiring, pregnancy and maternity leave, health insurance, and fringe benefits. full description	Where can I find information about pregnancy discrimination?
Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Disabilities Protection http://library.findlaw.com/1999/Jul/1/126293.html Source: Findlaw Article by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP discussing the definition of disability and how plaintiffs may prove the existence of a disability. full description	How do I know if I have a disability?
Sutton v. United Air Lines, Inc. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court opinion discussing whether sisters are disabled when they can see with the aid of glasses, but are denied employment, because they cannot see without glasses. full description	Is a person disabled when they can behave normally with the help of corrective devises? When is a person disabled?
Social Security Disability Benefits http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10029.html Source: Social Security Administration A booklet that tells you who may get disability benefits, how to apply and what you need to know once benefits start. full description	What is a disability? Who can apply for disability benefits? How to disability benefits work? How much money do I get? How do I apply? Who decides if I'm disabled? What if I'm blind, are there special rules? What do I do if my claim is rejected? Can I get Medicare if I'm disabled? Can I get benefits while I work?
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/epa.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission United States statute that prohibits employers from discriminating between employees by paying different wages to members of different sexes who perform equivalent work. full description	Where can I find the law regarding discrimination in pay based on sex?
Disabled Employees Can Now Sue for Workplace Harassment http://articles.corporate.findlaw.com/articles/fil Source: Findlaw Article by Sherry L. Travers about a Fifth Circuit case that held that employees may sue employers for disability harassment under the ADA. full description	Can I sue my employer for harassing me because of my disability?
US Airways, Inc. v. Barnett http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?c Source: Findlaw U.S. Supreme Court case discussing the process by which a plaintiff proves disability discrimination. The case also discusses whether an accommodation that conflicts with an established seniority system is a reasonable accommodation. full description	How do I prove an employer discriminated against me, due to my disability? Can I request an accommodation that conflicts with my employer's seniority system?
Toyota Motor Manufacturing v. Williams http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?c Source: Findlaw U.S. Supreme Court decision defining what is a disability under the ADA, what is required of covered entities, and describes the burdens on the plaintiff for filing a claim under the ADA. full description	How do the courts define a disability under the ADA? What is a reasonable accommodation under the ADA? What is required of a covered entity by the ADA?
Social Security Supplemental Security Income http://www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-i Source: Social Security Administration SSA site with links to information relating to Social Security Supplemental Income (SSI). Includes answers to frequently asked questions, general SSI information, laws and regulations, eligibility information, advocacy information and SSI payments. full description	What kind of disability benefits does Social Security pay? What is the difference between Social Security disability and SSI disability? How does a child qualify for disability benefits? How much will I receive in SSI benefits? Can I receive Social Security benefits and SSI? What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If I am on SSI disability, what is the affect on my benefits if I work? Can I own a home and still be eligible for SSI benefits? What is a "living arrangement"? As an SSI recipient, do I qualify for other types of assistance? Do disabled children qualify for Supplemental Security Income benefits? How is "unearned income" defined for SSI purposes? How do I apply for SSI benefits? Do you have SSI applications online? Will an inheritance affect my SSI benefits? What is a Supplemental Security Income "resource"? Can my children receive dependant's benefits because I am on SSI? Are SSI Benefits only paid to disabled people? How is "earned income" defined for SSI purposes? Do SSI beneficiaries have to inform SSA of changes in living arrangements?
Facts About Religious Discrimination http://articles.corporate.findlaw.com/articles/fil Source: Findlaw EEOC article about religious discrimination. Includes information about dress codes, "new age" training programs, and activities during holy observances. full description	Where can I find information about religious discrimination?
United States Code- 42 U.S.C. 1981 http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/42/1981.html Source: Cornell Law School/The Legal Information Institute United States statute that prohibits discrimination in the making of contracts. The law applies to individuals, states, and the federal government. full description	Where can I find the law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race?
Discrimination Appeals http://www.cityofseattle.net/humanrights/about.htm Source: Seattle Human Rights Commission Describes the process for appealing a decision by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights. full description	If I don't like the Civil Rights Office's decision, can I appeal the decision?
Albertsons, Inc. v. Kirkingburg http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court opinion discussing whether a truck driver with monocular vision is disabled when he does not meet Department of Transportation requirements, but the Department of Transportation has granted the driver a waiver. full description	Is a person disabled when he or she can behave normally with the help of corrective devices? When is a person disabled?
Murphy v. United Parcel Service http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court opinion discussing whether a mechanic is disabled when his blood pressure exceeds Department of Transportation limits, when untreated, and the Department of Transportation has erroneously granted the mechanic a license to work. full description	Is a person disabled when they can behave normally with the help of corrective devises? When is a person disabled?
Appellate Court Rulings in Disability Cases http://www.discriminationattorney.com/rulings/disa Source: Law Offices of David H. Greenberg Listing of some of the major case law decisions on the subject with brief summaries of their holdings. full description	What do the courts says about the ADA? Where can I find court rules about disability law?
Trans World Airlines v. Hardison http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing whether an employer provides a reasonable accommodation to an employee who cannot work on Saturdays due to religious requirements when the employer meets with the employee to discuss alternatives, but does not revise its seniority system. full description	What must my employer do in order to accommodate my religion?
Ansonia Board of Education v. Philbrook http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing whether an employer must provide additional days off for an employee who needs more holy days than was negotiated by the employees' union. full description	What must my employer do in order to accommodate my religion? What reasons do I have to give to request leave? How many days are teachers granted leave per year for illness?
Los Angeles Dept. of Water & Power v. Manhart http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case that prohibits employers from requiring different contributions, or different benefits for workers on the basis of sex, even though mortality tables show that women generally live longer than men. full description	May my employer differentiate between sexes based upon a factual difference between the sexes?
Phillips v. Martin Marietta Corp. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case prohibiting an employer from not hiring women with pre-school age children while hiring men with pre-school age children. full description	When may my employer differentiate on the basis of sex?
California Federal v. Guerra http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing whether Title VII preempts a state law requiring additional benefits for pregnant women. full description	What happens when a state law provides more benefits than a federal law?
Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock v. EEOC http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. The case extends protection to men. full description	May my employer provide pregnancy benefits to women, but deny me pregnancy benefits when my wife is pregnant?
Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw U.S. Supreme Court case discussing when a hostile working environment, predicated upon sexual harassment violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. full description	Am I a victim of discrimination when my supervisor harasses me?
Section 705: Definitions http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/29/705.html Source: Cornell Law School/The Legal Information Institute Definition section of the Rehabilitation Act, which defines major terms used in the act. full description	What is a disability? What is assistive technology? What is a community rehabilitation program?
Employment Rights Who has Them and Who Enforces Them http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/rights.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Provides a good overview of who enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act and who is covered under the acts with contact information for those who need help. full description	Who enforces the ADA? What employers are covered under the ADA? Does my business fall under the jurisdiction of the ADA? Am I subject to the ADA? Is my employer subject to ADA enforcement? Who can I call if I feel I am being discriminated against because of a disability? Who can I call with an ADA question? Who can help me with the ADA? How can I sue someone for violating the ADA? How can I sue my employer under the ADA? How can I force my employer to comply with the ADA?
What you Should Know About Workplace Laws http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ek96/wrkplace.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Informational page listing the various workplace laws and suggestions on how to accommodate each. full description	What are the different workplace disability laws in effect? How can I comply with the various workplace disability laws?
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) http://www.adl.org/ Source: Anti-Defamation League This is the website of an advocacy organization that fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, combats international terrorism, probes the roots of hatred, advocates before Congress, comes to the aid of victims of bigotry, develops educational programs, and serves as a public resource for government, media, law enforcement and the public. The ADL's primary mission is to stop the defamation of Jews and to secure justice and promote fair treatment to all. full description	Where can I find discrimination resources? Where can I find information about the Holocaust? Where can I find information about anti-semitism? What is the latest news on Jewish topics?
Chapter 162-22 WAC Employment -- Handicapped Persons http://www.leg.wa.gov/wac/index.cfm?fuseaction=cha Source: Washington State Legislature Index for the chapter of the Washington Administrative Code covering employment law as it relates to handicapped individuals. Links to each section of the chapter. full description	What does the Washington Administrative Code say about the law against discrimination? Is there any other statute that covers discrimination besides the law against discrimination? What does Washington law say about discrimination because of a disability? Does Washington have a law like the ADA?
Social Security Online Office Locator http://s3abaca.ssa.gov/pro/fol/fol-home.html Source: Social Security Administration Social Security office locator searchable database by U.S. zip code. Includes an International searchable database. full description	Where do I find a social security office close to me?
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/wotc.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Informational page detailing the work opportunity tax credit (WOTC) program in how it relates to individuals with disabilities. full description	What is the work opportunity tax credit (WOTC) program? What is the WOTC? How does the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program relate to disabled individuals? How do I file for the WOTC? Do I qualify under the WOTC? Do disabled individuals qualify under the WOTC?
Prescreening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Credits http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i8850.pdf Source: Internal Revenue Service IRS Form 8850 to apply for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit full description	Where can I get the forms to apply for the WOTC? How do I apply for the WOTC?
Title 29, Chapter 31: Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/29/ch31.html Source: Cornell Law School/The Legal Information Institute Chapter of the U.S. Code covering assistive technology for individuals with disabilities with links to each section. full description	What is assistive technology? Does my employer have to provide me with assistive technology if I need it? Is there a federal law covering assistive technology?
Breastfeeding and the Law http://www.lalecheleague.org/LawMain.html Source: La Leche League Information about breastfeeding laws. Includes information about pending legislation, visitation laws, and breastfeeding at work. full description	Where can I find information about breastfeeding laws?
Age Discrimination http://employment.findlaw.com/employment/employmen Source: Findlaw A collection of articles about Age Discrimination. Includes articles about ADEA waivers, foreign firms, employee benefit plans, and more. full description	Where can I find information about age discrimination laws?
Know Your Rights: Public Accommodations http://www.hum.wa.gov/documents/Accommodate.pdf Source: Washington State Human Rights Commission Adobe file outlining your rights for public accommodations and other processes of the Human Rights Commission full description	What is a public accommodation? How can I get in touch with the Human Rights Commission? How can I contact the Human Rights Commission? What are my rights to public accommodation? How do I file a complaint for discrimination? What are prohibited unfair practices? How quickly must I file a complaint? What is the statute of limitations on discrimination? Is there a statute of limitations to the law against discrimination? What happens after I file a complaint?
Affirmative Action and People with Disabilities http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ek98/affirmat.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Overview on how affirmative action relates to people with disabilities. This site contains information on how affirmative action benefits people with disabilities in the workforce. Listed are reasons why people with disabilities should be included in affirmative action programs; the components of a successful affirmative action plan to recruit, employ and advance people with disabilities; and where you can find additional information. full description	Do I need to worry about affirmative action in relation to people with disabilities? Does affirmative action apply to people with disabilities? Why should people with disabilities get protection under the ADA? How does my business comply with affirmative action? What is affirmative action?
Directory of State Liaisons http://www.dol.gov/odep/state/directry.htm#washing Source: United States Department of Labor Gives the list of state contacts to report employment discrimination for every state. full description	Who do I contact with an ADA violation? In Washington state, who handles employment discrimination problems? Where can I report a violation of the ADA? What state agency can I contact with a question about the ADA? How can the government help me with an ADA problem?
Find It! By Audience - Workers: Disability Resources http://www.dol.gov/dol/audience/aud-workers.htm#di Source: United States Department of Labor Links to information about disability. Includes links to Office of Disability Employment Policy, ADA brochures, and employment rights information. full description	Where can I find disability resources information?
Hiring People with Disabilities http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/disability/hiring.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Overview page with help for those who are looking to or thinking about hiring someone with a disability. full description	How can I hire someone with a disability and comply with the ADA? What do I do if a disabled person applies to my company? Where can I get help with hiring the disabled? Am I allowed to ask about a disability when I am looking to hire someone?
Employers' Responsibilities http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/disability/employersr Source: United States Department of Labor Overview page describing what employers are required to do in order to comply with the ADA. full description	What must I do in order to make my business comply with the ADA? Does my business have to meet the requirements of the ADA? Am I as an employer subject to the ADA? Is my business subject to the ADA? How do I comply with the ADA?
Recruiting and Hiring Practices http://www.dol.gov/odep/business/recruiti.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Link page for employers looking to hire or recruit for a person with a disability. full description	Where can I get help hiring someone with a disability? Where can I get help with recruitment of disabled people? Who can help me find disabled people to fill job positions in my business? How does affirmative action relate to the ADA? How can I make my business more accommodating for my disabled employees? What can I ask in an interview with a prospective employee who has a disability? How do I effectively interview a job applicant with a disability? What do I need to know about workplace laws?
Employing People with Disabilities: Q and A. http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ek01/employ.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Question and Answer page dealing with hiring people with disabilities. full description	Where can I ask questions about hiring people with disabilities? Where can employers find qualified applicants with disabilities? What does an employer need to know about interviewing individuals with disabilities? How may employers contact and communicate with applicants who have hearing and speech disabilities? How can employers make information accessible for individuals with visual and learning disabilities? Where can employers find information about reasonable accommodations for individuals with various disabilities?
Employer Assistance Referral Network (EARN) http://www.dol.gov/odep/programs/earn.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Page with contact information to EARN, the Employer Assistance Referral Network, which helps employers locate and hire disabled applicants. full description	Where can I get help finding eligible, disabled workers? Where can I get help with hiring disabled employees?
Recruitment! Recruitment! Recruitment! http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ek01/recruit.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Page with contact information for employers looking to recruit disabled workers. full description	Where can I get help recruiting disabled workers? Who can help me find qualified disabled job applicants?
Employment Checklist for Hiring Persons with Disabilities http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ek96/chcklist.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Overview page with dos and don'ts for hiring people with disabilities. full description	What do I need to know about hiring a person with a disability? Where can I get help with hiring a person with a disability? How do I know if my worksite is accessible?
Mentoring http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ek00/mentoring.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Overview page discussing mentoring and how it relates to the ADA and people with disabilities. full description	What is mentoring? Why should I use mentoring in my business? How can mentoring help my business? What are the benefits of mentoring?
Disability Friendly Strategies for the Workplace http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ek00/friendlystrat.ht Source: United States Department of Labor Informational page describing ways to make your workplace more accommodating for disabled employees. full description	How do I make my workplace more accommodating to disabled employees? How can I better accommodate disabled employees? Where can I get ideas about how to accommodate disabled employees?
Recruiting Disabled Veterans: a Primer http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ek98/recruitd.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Contact information page for employers looking to hire qualified disabled veterans. full description	Where can I find qualified disabled veterans? Who can help me hire disabled veterans?
ADA Home page http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm Source: United States Department of Justice Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act. Includes information about employment, public transportation, and more. full description	Where can I find information on the Americans With Disabilities Act? What is the ADA? Do I qualify under the ADA? Does my employer qualify under the ADA? What is a disability under the ADA?
Americans with Disabilities Act - Questions and Answers http://articles.corporate.findlaw.com/articles/fil Source: Findlaw Questions and answers about Title I of the Americans with disabilities Act. Includes information about disabilities, reasonable accommodations, and other employment rights. full description	Where can I find information about disability discrimination laws?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Titles I and V http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/ada.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission United States statute that prohibits employers from discriminating against disabled employees. The ADA also covers public services and accommodations (not covered here). full description	Where can I find the law governing disability discrimination? Where can I find a copy of the ADA?
ADA: Implementation Dates http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/misc/summada.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Overview page with the effective dates of the various parts of the act. full description	When did the ADA come into law? When did the ADA take effect? What agency regulates enforcement of the ADA? Where does the jurisdiction for the ADA come from? Who has jurisdiction over the ADA?
Disability Resources: Americans with Disabilities Act http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/disability/ada.htm Source: United States Department of Labor General Overview of their information on this topic, many links from this page. full description	Where can I find general information on the ADA? What is the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act Public Law 101-336 http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/ada92fs.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Description of the Act including purpose, when enacted, and what it requires. full description	Where can I find general information on the ADA? What is the ADA?
Chapter 126 - Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/42/ch126.html Source: Cornell Law School/The Legal Information Institute This is the code with separate links to each section. full description	Where can I find the actual ADA? Where can I find out what the ADA says? What is the ADA? What are the different parts of the ADA?
ADA Regulations and Technical Assistance Materials http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/publicat.htm#Anchor-1 Source: United States Department of Justice List of the materials available to order from the Department of Justice. Materials are free. full description	What kind of information does the government offer me for the ADA? Where can I get informational help with the ADA? Where can I order information about the ADA?
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/reg2.html Source: United States Department of Justice Final ruling by the Department of Justice implementing the ADA into actions by all state and local governments. full description	Since the ADA is a federal law, does it apply to state and local governments? Does the ADA apply to by local government? Are government jobs covered by the ADA?
Washington v. Davis http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw U.S. Supreme Court case discussing the mental state of mind to prove a constitutional discrimination violation. In the case, a police department used a standardized test that resulted in a disproportionate negative impact on black applicants. full description	Where can I find the law governing constitutional discrimination?
St. Francis College v. Al-Khazraji http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case defining the term "race" in 42 U.S.C. � 1981. Because 42 U.S.C. � 1981 was enacted in 1866, "race" under this statute has a broader meaning. full description	What does race mean?
American Disabilities Act http://articles.corporate.findlaw.com/articles/fil Source: Findlaw Discussion of the various types of facilities that employers are required to make accessible under the American with Disabilities Act, from the application process and recruitment to social functions and recreational activities. full description	What are my rights under the ADA? What type of facilities must an employer make accessible because of my disability?
EEOC Guidance on ADA Reasonable Accommodation http://articles.corporate.findlaw.com/articles/fil Source: Findlaw Article by Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP discussing an EEOC Guidance about who is entitled to reasonable accommodations, requests for reasonable accommodations, requesting documentation, reasonable accommodations, and undue hardship. full description	What is a reasonable accommodation? How do I request a reasonable accommodation?
Office of Disability Employment Policy http://www.dol.gov/odep/ Source: United States Department of Labor Office of Disability offers technical assistance to those who need help accommodating an employee with a disability. full description	Where can I find help for an ADA problem? How can I accommodate my disabled worker? Where can I get help with an ADA problem? Where can I refer my employer on how to accommodate for my disability?
On the Job: Employers and Employees in Their Own Words http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ek01/onthejob.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Page with examples of how other companies have incorporated the ADA into their workforce. full description	Where can I see how other companies have incorporated the ADA? How can I properly implement the ADA into my workforce? How do you implement the ADA into your workforce?
The ADA: Your Responsibilities as an Employer http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/ada17.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Information for employers about their responsibilities under the ADA with Q and A.. full description	What do I need to know as an employer about the ADA? Is my business covered by the ADA? What employment practices are covered under the ADA? Which employees are protected by the ADA? How are essential functions determined? What are my obligations to provide reasonable accommodations? What is the best way to identify a reasonable accommodation? When does a reasonable accommodation become an undue hardship? Can I require medical examinations or ask questions about an individual's disability? Do individuals who use drugs illegally have rights under the ADA? How will the ADA be enforced and what are the available remedies? How will the EEOC help employers who want to comply with the ADA? What is the relationship between the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? If I have several qualified applicants for a job, does the ADA require that I hire the applicant with a disability? One of my employees is a diabetic, but takes insulin daily to control his diabetes. As a result, the diabetes has no significant impact on his employment. Is he protected by the ADA? Am I obligated to provide a reasonable accommodation for an individual if I am unaware of her physical or mental impairment? How do I determine whether a reasonable accommodation is appropriate and the type of accommodation that should be made available? When must I consider reassigning an employee with a disability to another job as a reasonable accommodation? What if an applicant or employee refuses to accept an accommodation that I offer? If our business has a health spa in the building, must it be accessible to employees with disabilities? If I contract for a consulting firm to develop a training course for my employees, and the firm arranges for the course to be held at a hotel that is inaccessible to one of my employees, am I liable under the ADA? What are my responsibilities as an employer for making my facilities accessible? Under the ADA, can an employer refuse to hire an individual or fire a current employee who uses drugs illegally? Does the ADA cover people with AIDS? Can I consider health and safety in deciding whether to hire an applicant or retain an employee with a disability? Am I required to provide additional insurance for employees with disabilities? Does the ADA require that I post a notice explaining its requirements?
The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/ada18.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Information about the rights of employees under the ADA with Q and A. full description	What employers are covered by the ADA? Am I protected by the ADA? What is a reasonable accommodation? What employment practices are covered by the ADA? Can an employer require medical examinations or ask questions about a disability? Are individuals who use illegal drugs covered under the ADA? What should I do if I think I am being discriminated against? Can I get additional ADA information and assistance? Is an employer required to provide reasonable accommodation when I apply for a job? Should I tell my employer that I have a disability? Do I have to pay for a needed reasonable accommodation? Can an employer lower my salary or pay me less than other employees doing the same job because I need a reasonable accommodation? Does an employer have to make non-work areas used by employees, such as cafeterias, lounges, or employer-provided transportation, accessible to people with disabilities? If an employer has several qualified applicants for a job, is the employer required to select a qualified applicant with a disability over other applicants without a disability? Can an employer refuse to hire me because he believes that it would be unsafe, because of my disability, for me to work with certain machinery required to perform the essential functions of the job? Can an employer offer a health insurance policy that excludes coverage for pre-existing conditions? If the health insurance offered by my employer does not cover all of the medical expenses related to my disability, does the company have to obtain additional coverage for me? I think I was discriminated against because my wife is disabled. Can I file a charge with the EEOC? Are people with AIDS covered by the ADA?
The ADA: Questions and Answers -- Employment http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/adaqa1.html Source: United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission General frequently asked questions and answers forum. full description	Where can I go with questions about the ADA? Where can I find information on the ADA? Do I qualify under the ADA? What employers are covered by the ADA, and when is the coverage effective? What practices and activities are covered by the employment nondiscrimination requirements? Who is protected against employment discrimination? Who is a "qualified individual with a disability?" Does an employer have to give preference to a qualified applicant with a disability over other applicants? What is "reasonable accommodation?" What kinds of actions are required to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees? Must employers be familiar with the many diverse types of disabilities to know whether or how to make a reasonable accommodation? What are the limitations on the obligation to make a reasonable accommodation? Must an employer modify existing facilities to make them accessible? May an employer inquire as to whether a prospective employee is disabled? Does the ADA take safety issues into account? Can an employer refuse to hire an applicant or fire a current employee who is illegally using drugs? Is testing for illegal drugs permissible under the ADA? Are people with AIDS covered by the ADA? How does the ADA recognize public health concerns? What is discrimination based on "relationship or association?" Will the ADA increase litigation burdens on employers? How are the employment provisions of the ADA enforced?
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act http://www.ofm.wa.gov/policy/50.50.htm Source: Washington State Office of Financial Management Manual by the Office of Financial Management for state agencies to comply with the ADA. The manual is the minimum requirements for state agencies. full description	Are state agencies subject to the ADA? What requirements are there under the ADA for state employers? If I work for a state agency, can I file a claim under the ADA? How do I file an ADA claim against a state agency?
What to Do After Being Fired http://www.prairielaw.com/articles/article.asp?cha Source: Martindale-Hubbell: Lawyers.com General advice on what to do after being fired from your job. full description	I've just been fired, now what do I do? What can an employee do after being fired?
Preparing for and Conducting an Effective Job Interview http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ek99/jobinter.htm Source: United States Department of Labor Instruction page advising employers on how to interview job applicants with disabilities. full description	How should I interview a disabled job applicant? What can I ask a disabled person in a job interview? How do I accommodate a disabled person in a job interview? How do I prepare to interview a disabled job applicant?
Furnco Construction Corp. v. Waters http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n Source: Findlaw U.S. Supreme Court case discussing whether a legitimate business purpose needs to be rational, in the court's eyes. Furnco had a policy of only hiring bricklayers who the supervisor personally knew to be qualified, and did not accept jobsite applications. full description	What is a legitimate business purpose?
Circuit City Stores, Inc. v. Adams http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?c Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing when an employment contract may require that all employment disputes, including discrimination disputes, be submitted to arbitration. full description	May my employer require me to submit my discrimination complaint to arbitration?
Kolstad v. American Dental Association http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?c Source: Findlaw US Supreme Court case discussing when a victim of discrimination may assert punitive damages against an employer. full description	When can I assert punitive damages against my discriminatory employer?

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