Applicable Federal and State Laws


Federal Laws

Affirmative Action

  • Executive Order 11246, As Amended: requires affirmative action programs for women and minorities and prohibits job discrimination on the basis of race, color , religion, sex, or national origin.
  • Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA): requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, recently separated veterans and other protected veterans and prohibits discrimination based on Vietnam-era veteran status, special disabled veteran status, or veterans who served on active duty in federally assisted programs.
  • Section 503, Rehabilitation Act of 1973: requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally assisted programs.

Age

Disability

  • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment, public accommodations, public services, transportation, and telecommunications and requires provision of reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
  • Section 503, Rehabilitation Act of 1973: prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally assisted programs and requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
  • Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973: prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally assisted programs.