Browse all the Lawforwa Resources on Employment Discrimination

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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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• What are the different workplace disability laws in effect?
• How can I comply with the various workplace disability laws?