The Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAAA) states that its purpose is "to reinstate a broad scope of protection" by expanding the definition of the term "disability." Congress found that persons with many types of impairments - including epilepsy, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, intellectual disabilities (formerly called mental retardation), major depression, and bipolar disorder - had been unable to bring ADA claims because they were found not to meet the ADA's definition of "disability".The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Titles I and V, Public Law 101-336 (ADA) applies to Federal agencies by virtue of an October 1992 amendment to the Rehabilitation Act, above.The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Public Law 95-555 (Pregnancy Act) prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy.The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, §§501 and 505 as amended, Public Law 93-112 (Rehabilitation Act) requires each Federal department or agency to develop an affirmative action plan for the hiring, placement, and advancement of individuals with disabilities.The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Public Law 90-2002 (ADEA) prohibits employment discrimination against persons who are age 40 or older.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, e (Title VII) which bars employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, genetic information, or retaliation with respect to applicants or employees of the Federal government.The following are available by going to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website and then to the " Federal Sector" tab:Įqual Pay Act of 1963, 29 USC 206(d) (EPA) which amends the Fair Labor Standards and is intended to eliminate sex discrimination in the payment of wages. The EEOC may be reached by calling 1 80 or 20.
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If you feel you have been discriminated against applying for employment at GSA or as a current or former GSA employee, you may contact us in the following ways:Īll others should contact the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for guidance on how to pursue an EEO claim.
The Associate Administrator and EEO Director for OCR is Aluanda R. OCR processes EEO complaints filed by GSA associates (employees and former employees) and applicants for employment. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) administers and ensures Agency compliance with the laws, regulations, policies, and guidance that prohibit discrimination in the Federal workplace based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex ( (including pregnancy, sexual orientation involving transgender status/gender identity, sex-stereotyping, and sexual harassment), age, disability, genetic information, or reprisal.
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