Employment laws are still evolving. Even though laws have been established to protect the employee, there are many new laws that have been established to ensure that every aspect of the workplace is safe and free from illegal conduct.
BUT there are far more laws…
Below is a small list of employment laws, there are a significant amount of laws, statutes, ordinances and policies not listed here:
- State Labor Codes (state and city regulations may vary) Click here for a list of State Labor Departments.
- The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA)
- Executive Order 11246
- Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- The Social Security Act
- Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866
- Title I of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
Laws stem from different sources and are constantly being updated, amended and ratified.
Please search online resources direct from Federal Agencies for updates on new laws, statutes and regulations.