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Does Rehabilitation Act apply to federal employees?
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended (Rehab Act) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment and in the employment practices of federal contractors.
Who enforces the Rehabilitation Act?
If a private sector employer is a recipient of federal financial assistance, an individual with a disability who is employed by or applies for employment with that employer is protected by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, enforced by the federal agency that provided the federal financial …
What is the purpose of the Ofccp?
OFCCP holds those who do business with the federal government (contractors and subcontractors) responsible for complying with the legal requirement to take affirmative action and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a …
What does the Rehabilitation Act cover?
The Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies, in programs receiving Federal financial assistance, in Federal employment, and in the employment practices of Federal contractors.
What is the difference between EEOC and OFCCP?
1. The OFCCP was created with the goal of monitoring and regulating non-discrimination for business contractors and sub-contractors dealing with the federal government. 2. The EEOC is the agency that handles concerns for any discrimination that occurs in the workplace within the United States.
What three civil rights laws does the OFCCP enforce?
The three equal employment opportunity laws OFCCP administers and enforces are: Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 503 of the Rehabiliation Act of 1973, as amended; Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.
Is the EEOC under the DOL?
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws prohibit specific types of job discrimination in certain workplaces. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has two agencies which deal with EEO monitoring and enforcement, the Civil Rights Center and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
Who is considered an applicant?
Applicants are job seekers who have “applied” for your job opening. They have either sent a resume to you or completed an application. You might have 150 applicants for a particular job opening. Consequently, you may only have 10% of these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the job.
What laws do the EEOC enforce?
The EEOC enforces the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Titles I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA), Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII).
Does depression and ADHD qualify for disability?
It is not uncommon for adults with ADHD to suffer from additional psychological conditions, such as anxiety disorder, depression and bipolar disorder. It may be possible for you to obtain disability benefits if you meet the requirements for any of these listings in the SSA’s Blue Book.