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ADA Information for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment

A pamphlet for people with disabilities explaining employment sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to file a complaint with the EEOC.

Age Discrimination

There are at least three federal laws which prohibit discrimination on the bases of age.

Age Discrimination in Employment

Portion of the United States Code, Title 29-Labor, Chapter 14-Age Discrimination in Employment. 29 USC §621

Can You Dig It? Safety & Health Guide for Young Workers in Landscaping, Greenhouses, & Nurseries

This guide was created especially for young workers in the landscaping, greenhouse, and nursery industries. It provides important information about how to work safely, such as how to protect yourself from pesticides, heat stress, electrocution, and slips and trips. It also outlines what rights you have as a young worker.

Civil Rights Complaints

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' does not advocate for individual discrimination complaints, but has a referral service to get you in contact with providing information specific to your situation, the right office if decide to file a complaint.

Civil Rights FAQ's

General Civil Rights information including filing complaints, procedures, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other resources for help.

Consumer Credit Protection Act, Wage Garnishment Law Provisions

The CCPA protects employees from discharge by their employers because their wages have been garnished for any one debt, and limits the amount of an employee's earnings that may be garnished in any one week.

Disability Rights Laws

An overview of the federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities. Includes contact information for federal agencies that can give more information.

Employer Responsibilities under OSHA

Employers have certain responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Fair Labor Standards Act Advisor

The elaws Advisors helps employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under numerous Federal employment laws.

Guide to Child Labor Laws in US

Federal and state laws set special standards for children who work in the United States. The purpose of these standards is to ensure children?s safety, welfare and access to education.

Guide to Labor Relations Law in the US

U.S. labor relations law protects workers? labor relations rights. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) guarantees covered employees certain right.

Guide to Laws Prohibiting Forced Labor in US

What is forced labor? Forced labor is any work or service that a person is obliged to do against his or her will without payment or under threat.

How to File a Complaint with OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 gives employees the right to file complaints about workplace safety and health hazards. Further, the Act gives complainants the right to request that their names not be revealed to their employers.

How to File a Discrimination Charge

This web page shows you how to file a discrimination charge if you believe you have been discriminated against by an employer, labor union or employment agency when applying for a job or while on the job, because of your race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, or believe that you have been discriminated against because of opposing a prohibited practice or participating in an equal employment opportunity matter.

Imminent Dangers in the Workplace

Call (800) 321-OSHA immediately to report imminent danger in the workplace.

Office of Civil Rights Laws, Regulations and Standards

Read the nondiscrimination regulations that apply to programs, services, and activities receiving Federal financial assistance from HHS and other laws enforced by the Office of Civil Rights.

Refusing to Work Because Conditions are Dangerous

What to do if your working conditions are unsafe; when you have the right to walk away from work that puts you at risk of death or serious injury.

The Whistleblower Protection Program

Workers have the right to complain to OSHA and seek an OSHA inspection.

What Are Your Rights As An Employee?

FAQ provided by the Oklahoma Bar Association.

What can I do about a garnishment?

What to do if your wages are garnished.

What Immigrant Workers Should Know About Social Security

The Social Security Administration requires employers to have a valid SSN for each employee, but new guidelines for enforcing the rule have been established.

Worker Rights Under OSHA

You have the right to a safe workplace. OSHA requires employers to provide a workplace that is free of serious recognized hazards.

Work Hours Information

Federal laws pertaining to work hours are enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor's Employment Standard Administration. The Wage and Hour Division enforces federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements and the labor requirements under federal law. This web site contains information about: (1) Breaks & Meal Periods, (2) Flexible Schedules, (3) Full-time Employment, (4) Holidays, (5) Job Sharing, (6) Night Work & Shift Work, (7) Overtime, (8) Part-time Employment, (9) Recordkeeping & Reporting, (10) Sick Leave, (11) Travel Time, (12) Vacation Leave, (13) Weekend Work and much more.

Working While Disabled -- A Guide To Plans For Achieving Self-Support

plan for achieving self-support (PASS) is a plan for your future. A plan lets you use your income or other things you own to help you reach your work goals.

ADA Information for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment

A pamphlet for people with disabilities explaining employment sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to file a complaint with the EEOC.

Age Discrimination

There are at least three federal laws which prohibit discrimination on the bases of age.

Age Discrimination Act of 1975

United States Code addressing age discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. 42 U.S.C. Sections 6101-6107

Age Discrimination, Code of Federal Regulations, WIA

Implementation of the Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Provisions of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) 29 CFR Part 37

Age Discrimination in Employment

Portion of the United States Code, Title 29-Labor, Chapter 14-Age Discrimination in Employment. 29 USC §621

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Federal regulations to guide Age interpretations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act 29 CFR Part 1625

Can You Dig It? Safety & Health Guide for Young Workers in Landscaping, Greenhouses, & Nurseries

This guide was created especially for young workers in the landscaping, greenhouse, and nursery industries. It provides important information about how to work safely, such as how to protect yourself from pesticides, heat stress, electrocution, and slips and trips. It also outlines what rights you have as a young worker.

Civil Rights Complaints

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' does not advocate for individual discrimination complaints, but has a referral service to get you in contact with providing information specific to your situation, the right office if decide to file a complaint.

Civil Rights FAQ's

General Civil Rights information including filing complaints, procedures, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other resources for help.

Consumer Credit Protection Act, Wage Garnishment Law Provisions

The CCPA protects employees from discharge by their employers because their wages have been garnished for any one debt, and limits the amount of an employee's earnings that may be garnished in any one week.

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (OSHA)

This page includes frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Disability Rights Laws

An overview of the federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities. Includes contact information for federal agencies that can give more information.

Employee Rights in Oklahoma

An overview of basic wage and payment facts in Oklahoma and City of Tulsa-specific information

Employer Responsibilities under OSHA

Employers have certain responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Fair Labor Standards Act Advisor

The elaws Advisors helps employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under numerous Federal employment laws.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020.

Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an independent federal agency that promotes equal opportunity in employment. It protects applicants to and employees of most private employers, state and local governments, educational institutions, employment agencies and labor organizations. This web site has a basic introduction to your rights and responsibilities under federal equal employment opportunity laws.

Filing a Charge of Employment Discrimination

Any individual who believes that their employment rights have been violated may file a charge of discrimination with EEOC. This web page describes how.

Guide to Child Labor Laws in US

Federal and state laws set special standards for children who work in the United States. The purpose of these standards is to ensure children?s safety, welfare and access to education.

Guide to Labor Relations Law in the US

U.S. labor relations law protects workers? labor relations rights. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) guarantees covered employees certain right.

Guide to Laws Prohibiting Forced Labor in US

What is forced labor? Forced labor is any work or service that a person is obliged to do against his or her will without payment or under threat.

How to File a Complaint with OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 gives employees the right to file complaints about workplace safety and health hazards. Further, the Act gives complainants the right to request that their names not be revealed to their employers.

How to File a Discrimination Charge

This web page shows you how to file a discrimination charge if you believe you have been discriminated against by an employer, labor union or employment agency when applying for a job or while on the job, because of your race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, or believe that you have been discriminated against because of opposing a prohibited practice or participating in an equal employment opportunity matter.

Imminent Dangers in the Workplace

Call (800) 321-OSHA immediately to report imminent danger in the workplace.

Office of Civil Rights Laws, Regulations and Standards

Read the nondiscrimination regulations that apply to programs, services, and activities receiving Federal financial assistance from HHS and other laws enforced by the Office of Civil Rights.

Oklahoma Dept of Labor Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ for helpful questions... How to file a claim? Are breaks and lunch periods mandatory?

Procedures for the Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Federal Regulations established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for administration and enforcement for this act.

Refusing to Work Because Conditions are Dangerous

What to do if your working conditions are unsafe; when you have the right to walk away from work that puts you at risk of death or serious injury.

The Whistleblower Protection Program

Workers have the right to complain to OSHA and seek an OSHA inspection.

What Are Your Rights As An Employee?

FAQ provided by the Oklahoma Bar Association.

What can I do about a garnishment?

What to do if your wages are garnished.

What Immigrant Workers Should Know About Social Security

The Social Security Administration requires employers to have a valid SSN for each employee, but new guidelines for enforcing the rule have been established.

Worker Rights Under OSHA

You have the right to a safe workplace. OSHA requires employers to provide a workplace that is free of serious recognized hazards.

Work Hours Information

Federal laws pertaining to work hours are enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor's Employment Standard Administration. The Wage and Hour Division enforces federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements and the labor requirements under federal law. This web site contains information about: (1) Breaks & Meal Periods, (2) Flexible Schedules, (3) Full-time Employment, (4) Holidays, (5) Job Sharing, (6) Night Work & Shift Work, (7) Overtime, (8) Part-time Employment, (9) Recordkeeping & Reporting, (10) Sick Leave, (11) Travel Time, (12) Vacation Leave, (13) Weekend Work and much more.

Working While Disabled -- A Guide To Plans For Achieving Self-Support

plan for achieving self-support (PASS) is a plan for your future. A plan lets you use your income or other things you own to help you reach your work goals.

Young Adult Guide - You're 18 Now - It's Your Responsibility

When you had your 18th birthday, you became an adult by law. This information is to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as an adult.

ADA Information for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment

A pamphlet for people with disabilities explaining employment sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to file a complaint with the EEOC.

Age Discrimination

There are at least three federal laws which prohibit discrimination on the bases of age.

Age Discrimination Act of 1975

United States Code addressing age discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. 42 U.S.C. Sections 6101-6107

Age Discrimination, Code of Federal Regulations, WIA

Implementation of the Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Provisions of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) 29 CFR Part 37

Age Discrimination in Employment

Portion of the United States Code, Title 29-Labor, Chapter 14-Age Discrimination in Employment. 29 USC §621

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Federal regulations to guide Age interpretations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act 29 CFR Part 1625

Can You Dig It? Safety & Health Guide for Young Workers in Landscaping, Greenhouses, & Nurseries

This guide was created especially for young workers in the landscaping, greenhouse, and nursery industries. It provides important information about how to work safely, such as how to protect yourself from pesticides, heat stress, electrocution, and slips and trips. It also outlines what rights you have as a young worker.

Civil Rights FAQ's

General Civil Rights information including filing complaints, procedures, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other resources for help.

Consumer Credit Protection Act, Wage Garnishment Law Provisions

The CCPA protects employees from discharge by their employers because their wages have been garnished for any one debt, and limits the amount of an employee's earnings that may be garnished in any one week.

Disability Rights Laws

An overview of the federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities. Includes contact information for federal agencies that can give more information.

Fair Labor Standards Act Advisor

The elaws Advisors helps employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under numerous Federal employment laws.

Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an independent federal agency that promotes equal opportunity in employment. It protects applicants to and employees of most private employers, state and local governments, educational institutions, employment agencies and labor organizations. This web site has a basic introduction to your rights and responsibilities under federal equal employment opportunity laws.

Guide to Child Labor Laws in US

Federal and state laws set special standards for children who work in the United States. The purpose of these standards is to ensure children?s safety, welfare and access to education.

Guide to Labor Relations Law in the US

U.S. labor relations law protects workers? labor relations rights. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) guarantees covered employees certain right.

Guide to Laws Prohibiting Forced Labor in US

What is forced labor? Forced labor is any work or service that a person is obliged to do against his or her will without payment or under threat.

Office of Civil Rights Laws, Regulations and Standards

Read the nondiscrimination regulations that apply to programs, services, and activities receiving Federal financial assistance from HHS and other laws enforced by the Office of Civil Rights.

Procedures for the Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Federal Regulations established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for administration and enforcement for this act.

Civil Rights Complaints

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' does not advocate for individual discrimination complaints, but has a referral service to get you in contact with providing information specific to your situation, the right office if decide to file a complaint.

Employee Rights in Oklahoma

An overview of basic wage and payment facts in Oklahoma and City of Tulsa-specific information

What can I do about a garnishment?

What to do if your wages are garnished.

Work Hours Information

Federal laws pertaining to work hours are enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor's Employment Standard Administration. The Wage and Hour Division enforces federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements and the labor requirements under federal law. This web site contains information about: (1) Breaks & Meal Periods, (2) Flexible Schedules, (3) Full-time Employment, (4) Holidays, (5) Job Sharing, (6) Night Work & Shift Work, (7) Overtime, (8) Part-time Employment, (9) Recordkeeping & Reporting, (10) Sick Leave, (11) Travel Time, (12) Vacation Leave, (13) Weekend Work and much more.

Employer Responsibilities under OSHA

Employers have certain responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

How to File a Complaint with OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 gives employees the right to file complaints about workplace safety and health hazards. Further, the Act gives complainants the right to request that their names not be revealed to their employers.

Imminent Dangers in the Workplace

Call (800) 321-OSHA immediately to report imminent danger in the workplace.

Refusing to Work Because Conditions are Dangerous

What to do if your working conditions are unsafe; when you have the right to walk away from work that puts you at risk of death or serious injury.

Worker Rights Under OSHA

You have the right to a safe workplace. OSHA requires employers to provide a workplace that is free of serious recognized hazards.

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