| The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Undue Hardship Defense |
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| the Undue Hardship Defense)More... |
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| Reporting and Disclosure Requirements for Labor Unions |
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| BackgroundMore... |
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| Restoration of Position After Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Leave |
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| In 1993, Congress passed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA was intended to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families. Under the FMLA, many employees are guaranteed the right to take unpaid leave.More... |
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| Social Security Disability Insurance |
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| The federal government provides disability benefits to workers through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, which is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). To be eligible to receive SSDI benefits, a worker must have worked for a certain number of calendar quarters. The SSDI benefit is calculated on the basis of the age of the employee and the employee's earnings record and is adjusted annually to account for cost of living increases. SSDI payments commence after a five-month waiting period.More... |
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| The No Fear Act |
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| Prompted by a concern that "chronic" problems with discrimination and retaliation against federal employees existed, Congress passed the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, also known as the No Fear Act, to protect federal employees from these illegal practices. Essentially, the No Fear Act seeks to ensure that federal agencies are held accountable for violations of anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws. More... |
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