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The Civil Rights Act 1868- equal rights under the law to all persons.
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The Family and Medical Leave Act (1993)- requires employers to provide an employee with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under specific conditions. Which includes, birth, adoption, or serious illness of a child; to care for a spouse or dependent parent; or
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The National Labor Relations Act- prohibits discrimination in employment as a means of encouraging or discouraging membership or participation in any labor organization.
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)- is to maintain a minimum standard of living for thewell being of workers.
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The Equal Pay Act of 1963- requires equal pay- no discriminating on sex
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Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973- employees may not dismiss employees because they have a disability
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Civil Rights Act of 1964- prohibits discrimination
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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967- forbids discrimination of employers of 40 years or older
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Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)- regulates the use of credit checks for employment purposes.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970- states have to enforce safety and health plans.
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The Employment Retirement Security Act of 1970- prohibits discrimination against rights concerning certain benefit plans.
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The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986- forbids discrimination based on citizenship and national origin.
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The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988- must grant a drug free workplace
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Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)- provides that employers may not discriminate against individuals with disabilities
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The Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA, 1996)- HIPAA creates new standards for medical privacy, portability, disclosure, medical savings accounts, andCOBRA.
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The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 (Welfare Reform)- The law requires employers to report the name, address and social security number. In addition to child support, the information will also be used to detect and prevent payment
