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	Employment Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Employment Act (H.R. et seq.) is an act of federal legislation by the United States government.
		The original bill, called the Full Employment Bill of 1945, was introduced in the House as H.R. 2202 and introduced without change by Congressman Wright Patman in the Senate as S. The bill represented a concerted effort to develop a broad economic policy for the country.
		The Employment Act of 1946 was a definitive attempt by the federal government to develop macroeconomic policy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Employment_Act (868 words)

	Employment discrimination - Wex (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In the employment context the right of equal protection limits the power of the state and federal governments to discriminate in their employment practices by treating employees, former employees, or job applicants unequally because of membership in a group (such as a race or sex).
		The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of age.
		The EEOC enforces the act against federal employees and individual federal agencies promulgate regulation pertaining to the employment of the disabled.
	www.law.cornell.edu /topics/employment_discrimination.html (1098 words)

	The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
		Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that this Act may be cited as the "Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967".
		An employer, employment agency, or labor organization acting under subparagraph (A), or under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (B), shall have the burden of proving that such actions are lawful in any civil enforcement proceeding brought under this chapter; or (3) to discharge or otherwise discipline an individual for good cause.
		Any act prohibited under section 623 of this title [section 4] shall be deemed to be a prohibited act under section 215 of this title [sec tion 15 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended].
	www.eeoc.gov /policy/adea.html (2844 words)

	DTI Employment Relations - Employment agencies Act 1973 and Regulations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Under the Act an 'employment agency' is defined as the business of providing services (whether by the provision of information or otherwise) for the purpose of finding workers employment with employers or of supplying employers with workers for employment by them.
		The Act thus applies to a wide range of agencies, from the familiar recruitment agency, through a range of specialist agencies to entertainment and model agents, the executive selection functions of management consultants and executive search consultants.
		In the case of an employment agency or employment business which is found to have breached the law before, or which has caused serious harm to its users through disregard for the protective provisions, we may take the option of prosecution in a Magistrates' Court or an application for a prohibition order.
	www.dti.gov.uk /er/agency/regs-pl971.htm (3089 words)

	Basic Conditions of Employment Act 2002
		Section 28 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion of subsection (2)(b).
		Section 73 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion of subsection (3).
		This Act is called the Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Act, 2002, and comes into operation on a date determined by the President by proclamation in the Gazette.
	www.workinfo.com /free/Sub_for_legres/Data/BCEA/bcea2000.htm (2724 words)

	Employment Act 1989 (c. 38)
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		It should be noted that the right to reproduce the text of Acts of Parliament does not extend to the Queen's Printer imprints which should be removed from any copies of the Act which are issued or made available to the public.
		Braille copies of this Act can also be purchased at the same price as the print edition by contacting TSO Customer Services on 0870 600 5522 or e-mail:customer.services@tso.co.uk.
	www.opsi.gov.uk /acts/acts1989/Ukpga_19890038_en_1.htm (647 words)

	Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
		(4) It shall be the duty of the chief judge of the district (or in his absence, the acting chief judge) in which the case is pending immediately to designate a judge in such district to hear and determine the case.
		If the Commission or the court, as the case may be, finds that the application of the regulation or order to the employer, employment agency, or labor organization in question would impose an undue hardship, the Commission or the court, as the case may be, may grant appropriate relief.
		On or before October 1 [July 1] of each year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [Council] shall transmit to the President and to the Congress a report of its activities, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative changes as it concludes are desirable to further promote the purposes of this section.
	www.eeoc.gov /policy/vii.html (3327 words)

	Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		(2) This Act does not apply with respect to an employee and his or her employer if their employment relationship is within the legislative jurisdiction of the Parliament of Canada. 2000, c.
		An agreement or authorization that may lawfully be made or given by an employee under this Act may be made or given by his or her agent and is binding on the employee as if it had been made or given by the employee. 2000, c.
		(2) Where an employee commences a civil proceeding against his or her employer under this Act, notice of the proceeding shall be served on the Director on a form approved by the Director on or before the date the civil proceeding is set down for trial. 2000, c.
	www.e-laws.gov.on.ca /DBLaws/Statutes/English/00e41_e.htm (6890 words)

	U.S. Department of Labor - Find It By Topic - Equal Employment Opportunity - Age Discrimination
		The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
		The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects certain applicants and employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions or privileges of employment.
		Section 188 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) prohibits discrimination against applicants, employees and participants in WIA Title I-financially assisted programs and activities, and programs that are part of the One-Stop system, on the ground of age.
	www.dol.gov /dol/topic/discrimination/agedisc.htm (226 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions About Employment Discrimination
		It also is unlawful under the Act for an employer to take retaliatory action against any individual for opposing employment practices made unlawful by the ADA or for filing a discrimination charge or for testifying or assisting or participating in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under the ADA.
		Also, only the EEOC has authority to issue a notice of right to sue under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, regardless of whether the respondent named in the charge is a state or local government employer or a private employer or a union.
		The procedure for filing a charge of employment discrimination against a department or agency of the federal government is to contact an equal employment opportunity officer at that agency who is authorized to receive and investigate such a charge.
	www.usdoj.gov /crt/emp/faq.html (2514 words)

	Employment Law Bytes
		ADAMS (99-1379) the Supreme Court holds that a provision in the Federal Arbitration Act that exempts certain employment contracts from that Act's provisions is limited to contracts in the transportation industry.
		Direct evidence of employment discrimination is evidence from which a trier of fact could conclude, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that an adverse employment action was taken against the plaintiff on the basis of a protected personal characteristic.
		Even before these decisions were issued, employers were prevailing in well over 90% of all ADA lawsuits, primarily because either the plaintiff failed to meet to the statute's definition of disability or he or she was too disabled to perform the essential functions of the job in question even with reasonable accommodation.
	www.contilaw.com /embytes.html (4794 words)

	Nebraska Fair Employment Act - Text
		Denying equal opportunity for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, [marital status],or national origin is contrary to the principles of freedom and is a burden on the objectives of the public policy of this state.
		It shall be an unlawful employment practice for a covered entity to discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability of such individual in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, employee compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
		Any person, employer, labor organization, or employment agency who or which willfully resists, prevents, impedes, or interferes with the commission or any of its members or representatives in the performance of duty under the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act, or willfully violates an order of the commission shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor.
	www.neoc.ne.gov /laws/fepatext.htm (4926 words)

	Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
		(b) The provisions of this Act shall be enforced in accordance with the powers, remedies, and procedures provided in sections 11 (b), 16 (except for subsection (a) thereof), and 17 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended (29 U.S.C. 211(b), 216, 217), and subsection (c) of this section.
		Any act prohibited under section 4 of this Act shall be deemed to be a prohibited act under section 15 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended (29 U.S.C.215).
		Every employer, employment agency, and labor organization shall post and keep posted in conspicuous places upon its premises a notice to be prepared or approved by the Secretary setting forth information as the Secretary deems appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Act.
	www.dotcr.ost.dot.gov /documents/ycr/adea67.htm (2151 words)

	BC Labour and Citizens' Services Employment Standards
		The Director of Employment Standards does not issue child employment permits for children employed in the entertainment industry.
		After an employee has completed one year of employment, vacation pay must be at least four percent of the employee's total earnings from the previous year.
		An employer may not terminate an employee or change a condition of employment, without the employee’s written consent because of a leave or pregnancy.
	www.labour.gov.bc.ca /esb/esaguide (1895 words)

	PROTECTION OF YOUNG PERSONS (EMPLOYMENT) ACT, 1996 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		(5) In this Act a reference to a subsection, paragraph or subparagraph is a reference to the subsection, paragraph or subparagraph of the provision in which the reference occurs, unless there is an indication that a reference to some other provision is intended.
		The employment of children for the purposes of performance in cultural, artistic, sports or advertising activities shall be subject to prior authorisation to be given by the competent authority in individual cases.
		The Council, acting in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Treaty, shall decide whether this period should be extended.
	www.irishstatutebook.ie /1996_16.html (7898 words)

	HRC \| Employment Non-Discrimination Act
		Employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, whether such orientation is real or perceived, effectively denies qualified individuals equality and opportunity in the workplace.
		Employment discrimination strikes at a fundamental American value — the right of each individual to do his or her job and contribute to society without facing unfair discrimination.
		Currently, federal law provides basic legal protection against employment discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin or disability, but not sexual orientation or gender identity and gender expression.
	www.hrc.org /Template.cfm?Section=Employment_Non-Discrimination_Act (430 words)

	EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ACT
		(3) On permitting the employment of a child under 12 years of age, the director may set the conditions of employment for the child.
		(b) after 5 consecutive years of employment, at least 6% of the employee's total wages during the year of employment entitling the employee to the vacation pay.
		(5) For the purpose of determining the termination date under this section, the employment of an employee who is laid off for more than a temporary layoff is deemed to have been terminated at the beginning of the layoff.
	www.qp.gov.bc.ca /statreg/stat/E/96113_01.htm (12441 words)

	Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act
		Discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), disability, or marital status is prohibited in Nebraska.
		Unlawful employment practices generally include discrimination in the area of hiring and promotion (e.g., classification, recruitment, selection); compensation (pay and benefits); discipline (including termination); and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment (e.g., training and development, relationships and associations, accommodation of disabilities and religious beliefs, freedom from workplace harassment).
		The text of the Nebraska Fair Employment Act, in its entirety.
	www.neoc.ne.gov /laws/fepa.htm (242 words)

	EMPLOYMENT AGENCY ACT, 1971 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		(2) For the purposes of this Act, the business of an employment agency means the business of seeking, whether for reward or otherwise, on behalf of others, persons who will give or accept employment, and includes the obtaining or supplying for reward of persons who will accept employment from or render services to others.
		—(1) A person proposing to carry on the business of an employment agency shall apply to the Minister for a licence under this Act, and shall cause to be published in not less than one daily newspaper circulating in the State a notice in the prescribed form of his intention so to apply.
		(5) A licence under this Act shall be in the prescribed form and shall be subject to such conditions as the Minister specifies in the licence.
	www.irishstatutebook.ie /1971_27.html (1365 words)

	The Employment Act 2002 (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Whereas a draft of these Regulations was laid before Parliament in accordance with section 51(4) of the Employment Act 2002[1] and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament:
		These Regulations may be cited as the Employment Act 2002 (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2004 and shall come into force on 1st October 2004.
		The Regulations also provide that the issuing of a discrimination questionnaire is not to constitute a statement of grievance (regulation 14) and for the situation when complying with the procedures would be contrary to the interests of national security (regulation 16).
	www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk /si/si2004/20040752.htm (4659 words)

	Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The President signed into law the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 on October 31, l998, (Public Law 105-339.) The staffing provisions of the new law will be codified in section 3304 of title 5, United States Code.
		Allows preference eligibles or veterans who are honorably discharged from the armed forces after 3 or more years of active service to compete for vacant positions, if the hiring agency is accepting applications from individuals outside its own workforce under merit promotion procedures.
		Expands certain provisions of titles 31 and 38 relating to employment of veterans by Federal contractors.
	www.opm.gov /veterans/html/vetsemp98.htm (232 words)

	Employment Equity Act
		Amendment to regulations made in terms of the Employment Equity Act, Act No. 55 of 1998, published under Government Notice R. 1360 in Government Gazette 20626 of 23 November 1999 as set out in the Schedule.
		This user’s guide is issued by the Department of Labour to assist employers and employees to better understand the Employment Equity Act and to meet their obligations under the Act, particularly with regard to Chapter 3.
		The role of the Commission for Employment Equity, established in terms of the Employment Equity Act, is to advise the Minister of Labour on the various codes and regulations required for the implementation of the Act.
	www.workinfo.com /free/Sub_for_legres/equity.html (750 words)

	Act 55 of 1998, Employment Equity Act (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Powers of labour inspectors.--A labour inspector acting in terms of this Act has the authority to enter, question and inspect as provided for in sections 65 and 66 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
		(2) Where a temporary employment service, on the express or implied instructions of a client, commits an act of unfair discrimination, both the temporary employment service and the client are jointly and severally liable.
		Liability of employers.--(1) If it is alleged that an employee, while at work, contravened a provision of this Act, or engaged in any conduct that, if engaged in by that employee's employer, would constitute a contravention of a provision of this Act, the alleged conduct must immediately be brought to the attention of the employer.
	www.polity.org.za /govdocs/legislation/1998/act98-055.html (7912 words)

	Employment Rights Act 1996 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A print version is also available and is published by The Stationery Office Limited as the Employment Rights Act 1996, ISBN 0 10 541896 X. The print version may be purchased by clicking here.
		Acts which are both unfair dismissal and discrimination.
		Power to extend employment legislation to offshore employment.
	www.hmso.gov.uk /acts/acts1996/1996018.htm (531 words)

	Employment Non-Discrimination Act Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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		The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) is a proposed U.S. federal law that would prohibit discrimination against employees by their employers on the basis of sexual orientation.
	jobsinart.com /encyclopedia/Employment_Non-Discrimination_Act (507 words)

	USAJOBS - USAJobs FAQ
		When an agency accepts applications from outside its own workforce, the Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) allows preference eligibles or veterans to compete for these vacancies under merit promotion procedures.
		If VETS is unable to resolve the complaint within 60 days, the veteran may appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).
		USAJOBS is the Federal Government's official one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.
	www.usajobs.opm.gov /ei52.asp (683 words)

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