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United States of America - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (H.R. 493). -

Adoption: 2008-01-03 | USA-2008-L-78621

TITLE I - GENETIC NONDISCRIMINATION IN HEALTH INSURANCE
Sec. 101. Amendments to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
Sec. 102. Amendments to the Public Health Service Act.
Sec. 103. Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Sec. 104. Amendments to title XVIII of the Social Security Act relating to medigap.
Sec. 105. Privacy and confidentiality.
Sec. 106. Assuring coordination.
TITLE II - PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF GENETIC INFORMATION
Sec. 201. Definitions.
Sec. 202. Employer practices.
Sec. 203. Employment agency practices.
Sec. 204. Labor organization practices.
Sec. 205. Training programs.
Sec. 206. Confidentiality of genetic information.
Sec. 207. Remedies and enforcement.
Sec. 208. Disparate impact.
Sec. 209. Construction.
Sec. 210. Medical information that is not genetic information.
Sec. 211. Regulations.
Sec. 212. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 213. Effective date.
TITLE III - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 301. Severability.
Sec. 302. Child labor protections.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Non-discrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance; Final Rules (29 CFR Part 36 etc.)

Adoption: 2000-09-29 | Date of entry into force: 2000-09-29 | USA-2000-R-57375

Provides for the enforcement of Title 9 of the Education Amendments of 1972 (as amended) by several Federal agencies. Prohibits recipients of Federal financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex in education programs or activities. Provides guidance to recipients of federal financial assistance who administer education programmes or activities. Also makes provision for consistent and adequate enforcement by Federal agencies.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order to prohibit discrimination in Federal employment based on genetic information.

Adoption: 2000-02-08 | USA-2000-R-55541

Prohibits Federal departments from dismissing, failing to hire, refusing to hire, or otherwise discriminating against any worker with respect to wage, conditions of employment, and benefits on the grounds of genetic information about the employee. Provides for certain exceptions, such as genetic testing with regard to exposure to toxic substances.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Sex Discrimination Guidelines and National Origin Discrimination Guidelines Rule (29 CFR Parts 1604 and 1606).

Adoption: 1999-10-29 | Date of entry into force: 1999-10-29 | USA-1999-R-54436

Rescinds those paragraphs of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC's) Sex Discrimination Guidelines (29 CFR 1604.11(c)) and National Origin Discrimination Guidelines that set a standard for employer liability for harassment by supervisors. This action is necessary as a result of Supreme Court rulings (Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth, Faragher v. City of Boca Raton).

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Procedures for previously exempt state and local government employee complaints of employment discrimination under the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 Rule.

Adoption: 1999-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-27 | USA-1999-R-53149

Implements Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 (Government Employee Rights Act of 1991) which extends discrimination protection to previously exempt state and local government employees. Promulgated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Waiver of Rights and Claims Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) Rule (29 CFR Part 1625).

Adoption: 1998-05-29 | Date of entry into force: 1998-06-06 | USA-1998-R-50031

Promulgated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding agreements waiving rights and claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act in order to set forth procedures for complying with the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Coverage of Apprenticeship Programs Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) Rule (29 CFR Part 1625).

Adoption: 1996-04-02 | Date of entry into force: 1996-05-08 | USA-1996-R-44047

Subjects apprenticeship programmes to prohibitions of the ADEA to better advance promotion of employment of older persons.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

706 Agencies; Prince William County (VA) Human Rights Commission Rule (29 CFR Part 601)

Adoption: 1994-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 1994-04-20 | USA-1994-R-37039

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission amends its regulations designating certain State and local fair employment practices agencies so that they may handle employment discrimination charges within their jurisdiction.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Implementation of the Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Requirements of the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 Rule (29 CFR Part 34)

Adoption: 1993-01-08 | Date of entry into force: 1993-02-16 | USA-1993-R-32351

Implements the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 (JTPA). Under the JTPA, the Department of Labour provides financial assistance to certain recipients for the purposes of establishing programmes to meet the job training needs of youth and adults facing serious barriers to employment.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Effect of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act on the Commission's Final Rule on Non-EEOC Supervised Waivers under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Rule (29 CFR Part 1627)

Adoption: 1992-01-22 | Date of entry into force: 1992-02-04 | USA-1992-R-27702

This Rule made by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission removes from the Code of Federal Regulations the rule issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on non-EEOC supervised waivers under the ADEA.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Nondiscrimination on Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities Rule (45 CFR Part 1180)

Adoption: 1990-12-31 | Date of entry into force: 1991-01-11 | USA-1991-R-22430

Regulations issued by the Institute of Museum Services under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of handicap in federally assisted programs).

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs Rule (45 CFR Part 1232)

Adoption: 1990-12-31 | Date of entry into force: 1991-01-18 | USA-1991-R-22434

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

Age Discrimination Claims Assistance Amendments of 1990. Public Law 101-504 (H.R.5794).

Adoption: 1990-11-03 | Date of entry into force: 1988-04-07 | USA-1990-L-22369

Amends the Age Discrimination Claims Assistance Act of 1988 to extend the statute of limitations applicable to certain additional claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

South Africa and Fair Labor Standards Rule (22 CFR Parts 60 to 63 and 65)

Adoption: 1990-02-23 | Date of entry into force: 1990-03-21 | USA-1990-R-20544

The Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986-10-02 (Public Law 99-440) contains provisions on the fair labour standards to be implemented by U.S. firms in South Africa. This final rule implements the requirements of the Act to remove Namibia from the scope of application of the standards upon Namibia's independence on 1990-03-21.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Congressional Action Concerning the Commission's Final Rule Allowing for Non-EEOC Supervised Waivers Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) Rule (29 CFR Part 1627)

Adoption: 1989-08-10 | Date of entry into force: 1988-10-01 | USA-1989-R-9226

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Procedures; Age Discrimination in Employment Act Rule (29 CFR Part 1626)

Adoption: 1989-07-12 | Date of entry into force: 1989-09-14 | USA-1989-R-8958

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

South Africa and Fair Labor Standards Rule (22 CFR Parts 60 to 65)

Adoption: 1989-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 1989-08-02 | USA-1989-R-8999

Technical amendments to the Regulations implementing the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987. Public Law 100-259 (S. 557).

Adoption: 1988-03-22 | USA-1988-L-6293

Passed in response to a Supreme Court interpretation, this Act restores the broad scope of coverage and clarifies the application of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (see LS 1967 - USA 1) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (see LS 1972 - USA 1). It specifies that an institution which receives federal financial assistance is also prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or age in a programme or activity which does not directly benefit from such assistance.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Candidacy Age Requirements in Union Officer Elections Rule (29 CFR Part 452)

Adoption: 1988-03-14 | USA-1988-R-6068

Provides that a union's general maximum age restriction on candidacy for trade union office would be unreasonable (in light of recent amendments to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (LS 1967 - USA 1)).

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Legislative Regulation and Administrative Exemption Allowing for NON-EEOC Supervised Waivers Under the ADEA [Age Discrimination in Employment Act] Rule (29 CFR Part 1627)

Adoption: 1987-08-06 | Date of entry into force: 1987-09-28 | USA-1987-R-3973

Permits knowing and voluntary waivers and releases of private rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act without the prior approval of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Reaffirmation Rule (29 CFR Part 1625)

Adoption: 1987-07-30 | USA-1987-R-4610

States that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Interpretative Regulation, set forth at 29 CFR 1625.13: Apprenticeship Programs under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (LS 1967 - USA 1), remains in force. Under the reaffirmed Regulations, bona fide apprenticeship programmes are not subject to the provisions of that Act.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Procedural Rules; No Cause Determinations Rule (29 CFR Part 1601)

Adoption: 1987-07-10 | USA-1987-R-3797

Adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rule providing for review of district directors' determinations which find no reasonable cause to believe that an act of unlawful employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (LS 1964 - USA 1 (extracts), 1972 - USA 1) has occurred.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Age Discrimination in Employment Rule (29 CFR Part 860)

Adoption: 1987-06-22 | USA-1987-R-3875

Removal occasioned by the adoption by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of provisions formerly under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Age Discrimination in Employment Rule (29 CFR Part 1625)

Adoption: 1987-06-18 | USA-1987-R-3874

Transfers interpretations issued by the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division to the portion of the Code of Federal Regulations assigned to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Equal Pay for Equal Work Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (29 CFR Part 800)

Adoption: 1987-01-22 | USA-1987-R-3304

Issued by the Department of Labor to remove the interpretative regulations contained in 29 CFR Part 800, which were rendered obsolete and without legal effect by the publication of the Regulations contained in 29 CFR Part 1620, issued on 20 Aug. 1986, by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission pursuant to the Equal Pay Act (see s. 6(d)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (LS 1966 - USA 1 (cons.)).

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Equal Pay Act; Interpretations Rule (29 CFR Part 1620)

Adoption: 1986-08-08 | USA-1986-R-2487

These amendments are the final interpretation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding the Equal Pay Act (see Fair Labor Standards Act (consolidation), LS 1966 - USA 1). Inter alia, they delineate the basic applicability of the Act and define wages, wage rates, and equal work, in addition to various key jurisdictional terms. They provide guidelines on evaluating the equality of jobs, especially in relation to skill, effort and responsibility. The new Regulations prohibit discrimination with regard to fringe benefits for men and women performing equal work. Other provisions govern certain defences, measures to remedy violations and the relationship of the Act to other equal pay and labour laws as well as to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (LS 1964 - USA 1 (Extracts), 1972 - USA 1).

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

Older Americans Act Amendments of 1984. Public Law 98-459 (S. 2603).

Adoption: 1984-10-09 | USA-1984-L-1510

Extends the authorization of appropriations for, and revises the Older Americans Act of 1965. Inter alia, inserts a new Title VII: "Older Americans personal health education and training program".

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Interpretations: Age Discrimination in Employment Rule (29 CFR Part 1625)

Adoption: 1981-09-18 | USA-1981-R-11027

Inserts new sections 1625.1 to 1625.10 and 1625.13.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Guidelines on Discrimination Because of National Origin Rule (29 CFR Part 1606)

Adoption: 1980-12-22 | USA-1980-R-11919

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex Rule (29 CFR Part 1604)

Adoption: 1980-11-03 | USA-1980-R-11915

Adds a new para. 1604.11 (sexual harassment).

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Religion Rule (29 CFR Part 1605)

Adoption: 1980-10-28 | USA-1980-R-11914

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Non-discrimination on the Basis of Age in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance Rule (22 CFR Part 143)

Adoption: 1980-04-22 | USA-1980-R-11899

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Discrimination Because of Sex Rule (29 CFR Part 1604)

Adoption: 1980-04-03 | USA-1980-R-11897

Insertion of a new para. 1604.11 (sexual harassment).

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Non-discrimination on the Basis of Age in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance Rule (45 CFR Part 90)

Adoption: 1979-06-05 | USA-1979-R-12117

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Guidelines on Sex Discrimination Rule (29 CFR Part 1604)

Adoption: 1979-04-17 | USA-1979-R-12113

Replaces section 1604.10 (employment policies relating to pregnancy and childbirth).

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs Rule

Adoption: 1979-03-15 | USA-1979-R-12111

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

Civil Rights Act of 1964-Pregnancy Discrimination. Public Law 95-555 (S. 995).

Adoption: 1978-10-31 | USA-1978-L-12700

Amends Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [LS 1964-USA 1 (extracts), 1972-USA 1] to prohibit sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

Age Discrimination in Employment Act Amendments of 1978. Public Law 95-256 (H.R. 5383).

Adoption: 1978-04-06 | USA-1978-L-12682

Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 [LS 1967-USA 1] to extend the age group of employees who are protected by the provisions of such Act, and for other purposes. Amends sections 4, 5, 7, 12 and 15.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures Rule (29 CFR Part 1607)

Adoption: 1976-11-19 | USA-1976-R-13564

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Non-discrimination in Employment and on the Basis of Religion, Sex, Age or Handicap Rule (36 CFR Part 601)

Adoption: 1975-07-08 | USA-1975-R-18754

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Non-discrimination on the Basis of Sex in Health-related Training Programs Rule (45 CFR Part 83)

Adoption: 1975-06-04 | USA-1975-R-18750

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Non-discrimination in Financial Assistance Pograms of Small Business Admininistration - Effectuation of Policies of Federal Government and Small Business Administration Administrator Rule (13 CFR Part 113)

Adoption: 1974-09-26 | USA-1974-R-15318

Non-discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Non-discrimination in Federal Assisted Programs - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Rule (45 CFR Part 1203)

Adoption: 1974-05-31 | USA-1974-R-15310

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Equal Opportunity Rule (5 CFR Part 713)

Adoption: 1974-05-13 | USA-1974-R-15303

Adds a new Subpart E (Non-discrimination in the employment of public servants between 40 and 65 years of age).

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Guidelines on Discrimination Because of National Origin Rule (29 CFR Part 1606)

Adoption: 1974-03-13 | USA-1974-R-15296

Amends para. 1606.1 (relationship of citizenship discrimination to national origin discrimination).

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Religion or National Origin Rule (41 CFR Part 60)

Adoption: 1973-01-17 | USA-1973-R-16045

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

General Characteristics of Community Action Programs Rule (45 CFR Part 1060)

Adoption: 1972-12-29 | USA-1972-R-16695

Adds a new Subpart 1060.4 - Resolving complaints of discrimination in employment, program participation and benefits against Office of Economic Opportunity grantees.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Age Discrimination in Employment Rule (29 CFR Part 860)

Adoption: 1972-06-30 | USA-1972-R-16680

Adds sections 860.31 (employer), 35 (employment agency) and 36 (employment agencies - prohibition).

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex Rule (29 CFR Part 1604)

Adoption: 1972-03-31 | USA-1972-R-16667

Amendments respecting various aspects of sex discrimination, such as sex-oriented job requirements, seniority systems, marital status, employment opportunities advertising, employment services, pre-employment inquiries, equal pay, fringe benefits and employment policies relating to pregnancy and childbirth.

United States of America - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship and Training Rule (29 CFR Part 30)

Adoption: 1971-04-08 | USA-1971-R-39290