Federal
Antidiscrimination Laws

Federal Antidiscrimination Laws

Federal antidiscrimination laws prohibit most employers from discriminating against an employee or an applicant during the hiring process because of:

	Race.
	Color.
	Religion.
	Age (40 years or more).
	Sex (including pregnancy and childbirth).
	National origin.
	Physical or mental disability.

Additionally, any personnel action pertaining to a federal government employee  may not be based on:

	Marital Status.
	Political Affiliation.
	Sexual Orientation.
	Conduct not affecting job performance.

Various laws and executive orders have been enacted over the years to protect individuals from employment discrimination.

Federal Antidiscrimination Laws and Executive Orders

	Civil Rights Act of 1964.
	Civil Rights Act of 1991.
	Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  (as amended by:)
		Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA).
		Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA).
	Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
	Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA)
	Prohibited Personnel Practices Executive Order 11478
	Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
	Pregnancy Discrimination Act.

Many states have enacted their own antidiscrimination laws. Some states have enacted laws pertaining to discrimination because of marital status or sexual preference.

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