This document summarizes several key federal employment laws in the United States. It outlines laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. It also discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Finally, it briefly outlines other laws such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Fair Labor Standards Act which set minimum wage and overtime standards. The document emphasizes the importance for employers to understand and comply with these employment non-discrimination laws.

1. KEY FEDERAL LEGISLATION LAWSUnit 1 Individual ProjectInstructor: Barbara Hawley ChappellMGMT231-1002B-01 Recruitment, Selection, and Records ManagementMay 2nd 2010Tina M. Houser

2. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Amended in 1991 Applies to employers engaged in interstate commerce with 15 or more employees Prohibits discrimination in employment in hiring, firing, compensation and terms, conditions and privileges of employment on the basis of : Race Color Religion Sex Pregnancy National origin

3. COMPLIANCE with the Law EEO File Forms EEO-1: Private Sector Employers EEO-4: Public Sector Employers EEO-5: Public Schools EEO-6: Colleges and Universities www.eeoc.gov

4. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 Designed to ensure fair treatment to everyone without regard to race, religion, color national origin, or sex. The goal is to make discrimination in employment illegal. Amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include public employees. Website: http://www.eeoc.gov/

5. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 A statute that passed due to a series of U.S. Supreme Court decisions Limits the rights of employees who have sued employers for discrimination. Provides a right to trial Emotional damages Limits the amount that can be award Website: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/cra-1991.cfm

7. Who does it cover?/ What does it cover?Covers Employers engaged in interstate commerce with 20 or more employees. Prohibits employers from lacking to, or refusing to hire, or to relieve of duties, or otherwise discriminate against individuals 40 yrs. of age or older with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of their age. Website: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/adea.cfm

8. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Prohibits discrimination based on disability within all employment practices. Who is protected by the law? A person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Walking Breathing Seeing Hearing Speaking Learning Working

9. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Continued Qualified Individual Someone who satisfies – Skill Experience Education Other job-related requirements With or without reasonable accommodation can perform essential functions of the job. Website: http://www.ada.gov/ Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable Accommodations may include, but are not limited to: Making existing facilities used by employees readily accessible to and used by persons with disabilities Job restructuring Modification to work schedules Additional unpaid leave Reassignment to vacant positions Acquiring or modifying equipment or devices Adjusting or modifying exams, training material, or policies Providing qualified readers or interpreters.

10. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Also known as IRCA Applies to all employers Prohibits discrimination in employment toward persons based on their national origin/U.S. citizenship status. Website: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/

11. Wages and HoursThe Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA) The law applies to enterprises that have employees who are engaged in interstate commerce, producing goods for interstate commerce, or handling, selling or working on goods or materials that have been moved in or produced for interstate commerce. The law sets standards for payment of minimum wages, overtime pay, and child labor policies. Who’s covered by the law? Hospitals Schools for children with mental and physical disabilities/gifted Preschools, elementary and secondary schools as well as institutions for higher education Federal, state and local government agencies Website: http://www.dol.gov/index.htm

12. Get a firm grasp on the laws!! Today we took a look at a number of the laws within the federal and state. They weave their web through policy and procedure, and just when you think you’ve got a full understanding of them, a new twist presents a complicated situation that you will need to assess or the laws could change. To perform your job effectively, you must do your part and learn as much as you can about these laws as well as stay up to date with changes.

13. References ADA Home Page - ada.gov - Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. (n.d.). ADA Home Page - ada.gov - Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Retrieved May 2, 2010, from http://www.ada.gov/ Civil Rights Act of 1991. (n.d.). US EEOC Home Page. Retrieved April 29, 2010, from http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/cra-1991.cfm The U.S. Department of Labor Home Page. (n.d.). The U.S. Department of Labor Home Page. Retrieved April 28, 2010, from http://www.dol.gov/index.htm U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division (WHD) - Compliance Assistance-Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). (n.d.). The U.S. Department of Labor Home Page. Retrieved May 1, 2010, from http://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/index.htm US EEOC Home Page. (n.d.). US EEOC Home Page. Retrieved April 30, 2010, from http://www.eeoc.gov/ USCIS Home Page. (n.d.). USCIS Home Page. Retrieved April 29, 2010, from http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/ U.S. Department of Labor - Find It By Topic - Equal Employment Opportunity - Age Discrimination. (n.d.). The U.S. Department of Labor Home Page. Retrieved May 1, 2010, from http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/discrimination/agedisc.htm