PHR Legislation

Act that prohibits discrimination in employment for persons age 40 and over except where age is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Act that prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability of such individual.

Situation in which gender, religion, or national origin is reasonably necessary to carrying out a particular job function in the normal operations of a business or enterprise.

Act that expands the possible damage awards available to victims of intentional discrimination to include compensatory and punitive damages; gives plaintiffs in cases of alleged intentional discrimination the right to a jury trial.

Act that requires that federal employee relations legislation enacted by Congress apply to employees of Congress.

Act that limits the amount of wages that can be garnished or withheld in any one week by an employer to satisfy creditors.

Act that makes it unlawful for employers to use polygraphs in employment decisions except for a few narrowly defined exceptions for “security-sensitive” positions.

Act that provides some relief to employers using third parties to conduct workplace investigations.

Act that protects privacy of background information and ensures that information supplied is accurate.

Act that prohibits discrimination against job applicants on the basis of national origin or citizenship; establishes penalties for hiring illegal aliens and requires employers to establish each employee’s identity and eligibility to work.

Amendment to Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act; deals with discrimination against certain veterans by the U.S. government and federal contractors.

Act that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.

Act that prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental disabilities.

Act that prohibits discrimination or segregation based on race, color, national origin, religion, and gender in all terms and conditions of employment.

Act that prohibits discrimination against certain veterans by the U.S. government and federal contractors.