Americans with Disabilities Act- A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
(Separate Website)
If you are seeking a job or are new to the workforce, you should become familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), a federal civil rights law designed to prevent discrimination and enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of society. One fundamental principle of the ADA is that individuals with disabilities who want to work and are qualified to work must have an equal opportunity to work. This brochure, from the Social Security Administration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Justice answers questions you may have about your employment rights under the ADA.
By: ADA.gov
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
HIV and Discrimination
I don?t think anyone will hire me because I?m HIV positive. Why should I bother to apply for a job?
By: Virgin Islands Community Aids Resource & Education (VICARE)
The Ticket Program
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The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work. The Ticket Program is part of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 ? legislation designed to remove many of the barriers that previously influenced people?s decisions about going to work because of the concerns over losing health care coverage.
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Employment
(Separate Website)
A Guide to Remedies: A resource guide for analyzing discrimination situations, applicable laws, and any possible remedies. This guide is available as a downloadable PDF file. The site contains a link to Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you will need to view this file.
By: NOLO.com
Worker Health and Safety Information
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You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. That's why Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, requiring employers to provide workplaces free from serious recognized hazards and to comply with occupational safety and health standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) wants every worker to go home whole and healthy every day. The agency was created by Congress to help protect workers by setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards and by providing safety and health information, training and assistance to workers and employers. This web site provides information about: (1) Filing a Complaint and the complaint process, (2) Workers' Rights and Responsibilities, (3) Problems in the Workplace, and (4) Other Resources.
By: DOL Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
PRIVACY IN AMERICA: Workplace Drug Testing
(Separate Website)
Employers have the right to expect workers not to be high or drunk on the job. But they shouldn't have the right to require employees to prove their innocence by taking a drug test.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Employment
(Separate Website)
A Guide to Remedies: A resource guide for analyzing discrimination situations, applicable laws, and any possible remedies. This guide is available as a downloadable PDF file. The site contains a link to Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you will need to view this file.
By: NOLO.com
WRONGFUL DISCHARGE
(Separate Website)
The answer to this injustice is legislation providing that all employees can be fired only for just cause.
By: FindLaw
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