Guidance on federal, state and key municipal laws addressing equal opportunities in the workplace; also addresses preventing and responding to discrimination claims.
This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. It addresses what constitutes discriminatory conduct, which characteristics are protected, defenses against discrimination claims, employer compliance requirements, EEO-1 reporting, enforcement and remedies under discrimination laws. It also covers protections and accommodation requirements for lactation and breastfeeding.
The following states have additional requirements for this topic under applicable state law.
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