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United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Case Law, and Active Bills

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Key Federal Statutes

Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Title VII: Equal Employment Opportunity

Employers cannot discriminate against workers or job applicants based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This applies to hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, and all other terms of employment.

§ 2000ecivil rightslabor
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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public places, transportation, and telecommunications. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations, and public buildings must be accessible.

§ 12101civil rightslaborhealthcare
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Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993

FMLA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for family and medical reasons, including the birth of a child, caring for a seriously ill family member, or the employee's own serious health condition.

§ 2601laborfamily
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Fair Labor Standards Act – Minimum Wage

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. All employers engaged in interstate commerce must pay at least this amount. States can set higher minimum wages, and employers must pay whichever is higher.

§ 206labor
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HIPAA protects the privacy of your health information. Healthcare providers, insurance companies, and their business associates must safeguard your medical records and cannot share them without your consent, except in specific situations.

§ 1320dhealthcareconsumer
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