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Anti-Discrimination Executive Order for Federal Contractors

Background and Scope

In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed Executive Order 11246, which forbids most government contractors from discriminating against their employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or...

Disability Insurance

Disability insurance is designed to provide income to a covered employee in the event that the employee is unable to work because of illness or injury. Some states sponsor disability insurance programs; however, state programs typically provide...

HIV/AIDS Employment Discrimination and

HIV/AIDS Employment Discrimination And State And Local Law

Background

Thousands of American workers are infected with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or the human...

Unemployment Insurance -- Reform

Through the years, there have been a number of calls to reform the unemployment insurance program. These proposed reforms have included providing the program with additional funding, changing how that funding is used, and redirecting oversight of...

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Eligibility

Background

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) was passed to assist American employees in balancing family and work responsibilities. Under the FMLA, eligible employees are guaranteed 12 weeks of unpaid...