In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor have made public a comprehensive new guide to aid in the recruitment, hiring and employment of individuals with disabilities. The release of this guide emphasizes the commitment of these governmental bodies to uphold the rights of differently abled individuals in the labor market.
The resource guide – titled “Employment Protections Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: 50 Years of Protecting Americans with Disabilities in the Workplace” was created to improve understanding and offer clarification around the legal protections allocated for disabled individuals in the employment realm under the Rehabilitation Act. This act, penned half a century ago, aimed to protect the rights of disabled persons, making drastic strides towards the banning of discrimination based on disability, and the promotion of equal opportunities for disabled persons in all sectors of employment.
Although the complete contents of the guide are not outlined here, the document provides vital resources in terms of compliance guidelines, examples of discriminatory practices and best hiring practices, among other essential information. This guide serves as an invaluable tool for legal professionals, HR departments and other entities operating within the employment spectrum.
For more detailed information, we encourage readers to visit the website of EEOC or U.S. Department of Labor for full and official details. As well, you can read the news in its entirety at JD Supra