Appendix B. Key Federal Legislation

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin in all matters of employment.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires equal pay for men and women performing substantially equal work.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination in all matters of employment, regardless of how old the employee is.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 states that women who are pregnant must be permitted to work as long as they are capable of performing the essential functions of their current job or any job to which they have been ...

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