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Discrimination in Employment

Frequently Asked Questions

ADA Questions and Answers (Separate Website)
This information has been compiled to assist the general public in understanding and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It does not constitute a determination by the Department of Justice of your rights and responsibilities, and it is not binding on the Department.
By: JAN ADA Hot Links and Document Center

Questions And Answers About Mediation (Separate Website)
Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) that is offered by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) as an alternative to the traditional investigative and litigation processes. Mediation is an informal process in which a trained mediator assists the parties to reach a negotiated resolution of a charge of discrimination. The mediator does not decide who is right or wrong and has no authority to impose a settlement on the parties. Instead, the mediator helps the parties to jointly explore and reconcile their differences.
By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Act

Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination (Questions and Answers) (Separate Website)
This web page lists frequently asked questions and answers about federal laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against their employees and applicants for their jobs.
By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Q & A About Epilepsy in the Workplace and the ADA (Separate Website)
Here you can find information and answers to many questions about Epilepsy in the workplace.
By: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Q & A About Diabetes in the Workplace and the ADA (Separate Website)
Have questions about accomodations or discrimination due to diabetes at the workplace? Look here for to read what the laws are and what you need to know.
By: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Q & A About Intellectual Disabilities in the Workplace and the ADA (Separate Website)
Here you can find information addressing problems for applicants and employees with intellectual disabilities in the workplace.
By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Q & A About Blindness and Vision Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with (Separate Website)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Title I of the ADA makes it unlawful for any employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant or employee because of a disability in any aspect of employment.
By: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Q & A About the Association Provision of the ADA (Separate Website)
The association provision is to prevent employers from taking adverse actions against someone because of a relationship or association with someone with a disability.
By: EEOC

General Discrimination Resources

The Alaska Human Rights Law (AS 18.80.220): Sexual Harassment
This page lists what constitutes sexual harassment and who to contact if you suspect sexual harassment or have suffered retaliation for reporting sexual harassment.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (Separate Website)
This site discusses who is covered, basic provisions/requirements, employee rights, assistance, penalties/sanctions, and the relation to State, Local, and other Federal Laws.
By: Dept. of Labor, Office of Compliance Policy

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