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Definition of Employment Law

Friday, May 15, 2009
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Title VII

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    Title VII of the U.S. Code prohibits employers when more than 15 employees from discriminating against potential employees based on race, gender, color, religion/creed, sexual orientation or country of origin.

Americans With Disabilities Act

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    The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or job applicant with a qualified disability if the disabled person can perform the job with reasonable accommodation.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

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    The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits employers with more than 20 employees from giving differential treatment to younger workers over workers 40 years of age or older.

Fair Labor Standards Act

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    The Fair Labor Standards Act regulates the duration of a work day and establishes the number of breaks that must be provided to employees. It also addresses overtime requirements established by federal law.

Family and Medical Leave Act

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    The Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees with a 12-month record of service with an employer to take a 12-week medical leave without losing their job.

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