The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law that protects the job rights of military service members and veterans.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark law that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, and national origin. In this blog post, we will discuss the key provisions of Title VII, how businesses can comply with the law, and how to file a complaint if you believe you have been discriminated against.

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is a federal law that prohibits employers and health insurers from discriminating against individuals based on their genetic information.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) is a federal law that protects workers from workplace hazards. The OSH Act requires employers to provide their employees with a safe and healthful workplace. Businesses can comply with the OSH Act by identifying and correcting hazards, providing training, providing personal protective equipment, establishing safety procedures, and keeping records.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older in any aspect of employment.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements for most employees in the United States. The FLSA has a significant impact on businesses of all sizes, and it is important for businesses to understand the law and its requirements.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based wage discrimination.

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law that protects the rights of private sector employees to organize and bargain collectively with their employers. The NLRA also prohibits employers from engaging in unfair labor practices, such as firing or discriminating against employees for union activity.

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans.ERISA was enacted to protect the retirement savings of American workers and their families by requiring employers to provide certain information about their retirement plans, establish a grievance and appeals process, and provide fiduciary oversight of plan assets.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications.

Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA): What businesses need to know