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 My Employer Punish Me for Making a Complaint about Safety and Health Concerns?
It is illegal for your employer to punish you for complaining to the Occupational Health & Safety Administration. This explains what you can do and who you can contact if you are punished for filing a complaint
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.
Fair Labor Standards Act Advisor
The elaws Advisors helps employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under numerous Federal employment laws.
FAQ Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Frequently Asked Questions on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These organizations and employers include many hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers and human service programs.
Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination Questions And Answers
List of common questions on employment discrimination.
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.
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.
Seniors Citizens Handbook
This Handbook is a project of the Oklahoma Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (OBA/YLD). Its purpose is to be an easy-to-read guide for senior citizens to use in their daily activities. This Handbook is intended to be only an introduction to issues of concern to seniors.
The Whistleblower Protection Program
Workers have the right to complain to OSHA and seek an OSHA inspection.
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.
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.
Your Rights Under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
This video describes your rights under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. These are federal laws, so they are true for every state. Watch this video to learn about FMLA laws when: you or your spouse is pregnant or adopting a child you or someone in your immediate family has an illness someone in your immediate family was injured in active duty
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 My Employer Punish Me for Making a Complaint about Safety and Health Concerns?
It is illegal for your employer to punish you for complaining to the Occupational Health & Safety Administration. This explains what you can do and who you can contact if you are punished for filing a complaint
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.
Fair Labor Standards Act Advisor
The elaws Advisors helps employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under numerous Federal employment laws.
FAQ Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Frequently Asked Questions on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These organizations and employers include many hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers and human service programs.
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.
Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination Questions And Answers
List of common questions on employment discrimination.
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.
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.
Seniors Citizens Handbook
This Handbook is a project of the Oklahoma Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (OBA/YLD). Its purpose is to be an easy-to-read guide for senior citizens to use in their daily activities. This Handbook is intended to be only an introduction to issues of concern to seniors.
The Whistleblower Protection Program
Workers have the right to complain to OSHA and seek an OSHA inspection.
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.
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
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.
FAQ Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Frequently Asked Questions on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These organizations and employers include many hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers and human service programs.
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.
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.
Your Rights Under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
This video describes your rights under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. These are federal laws, so they are true for every state. Watch this video to learn about FMLA laws when: you or your spouse is pregnant or adopting a child you or someone in your immediate family has an illness someone in your immediate family was injured in active duty
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.
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.
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.
Oklahoma Find A Lawyer
As a community service, the OBA does provide a directory of its attorney members who have given their permission to have their names published in the Oklahoma Find A Lawyer directory at Oklahoma Find A Lawyer. There you can search by both geographic area or by a lawyer's practice area.
