ADA 1990
In the United States, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is the leading federal law that prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals. Also, in terms of employment discrimination against federal sector employees, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits unfavorable treatment of disabled employees.
Yes. Colorado law prohibits sexual orientation discrimination in housing, insurance and employment. It also prohibits employment-related discrimination on the basis of gender identity.
Somewhat. Montana law prohibits employment-related discrimination against state employees on the basis of sexual orientation. Also, the City of Missoula prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Yes, California law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in housing, public and private employment and public accommodation.
The Constitution of India, particularly the Article 17, which prohibits untouchability in any form and makes it a punishable offence, outlawed discrimination against the untouchables in India in 1950.
Yes, Wisconsin law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the areas of employment, housing, public education, credit and public accommodation.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older. It applies to both employees and job applicants and prohibits age-based discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, and other employment practices.
Yes, Washington D.C. law prohibits discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity in the following areas:Employment;Schools;Housing; and,Public Accommodation.
Passing a new law to clarify that the act prohibits discrimination against Americans with a broad range of disabilities.
Yes, Hawaii state law explicitly prohibits sexual orientation discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation. Gender identity is also protected in housing and public accommodation, but not employment.
There are no state laws in Tennessee which explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. In fact, the 2011 Equal Access to Intrastate Commerce Act prohibits municipalities from requiring companies to bar discrimination on any basis not already addressed in state law.
Yes, the state of Washington prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, real property transactions, credit, insurance and public accommodation.