by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law in 1993 to give employees the ability to take time off for major life events without losing their jobs. It requires covered employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Employee Classification, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) may not get as much attention as the ADA or Title VII, but it’s an important workplace law every employer should know. Passed in 2008, GINA makes it illegal for employers to use genetic information when making...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Employee Classification, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Passed in 1978, it makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees or applicants because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. In practice,...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law that protects workers and job applicants age 40 and older from discrimination in the workplace. Passed in 1967, the ADEA ensures that older employees have the same opportunities as their younger...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the most important workplace laws in the U.S. It ensures that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else—including when it comes to employment. For businesses, the ADA sets the...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Rights & Benefits
When people talk about workplace discrimination laws in the U.S., they’re usually talking about Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It’s one of the most important federal employment laws, and it set the standard for fair treatment in hiring, pay, promotions,...
