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Jun 12, 2024 · The Rehabilitation Act (Rehab Act) requires federal managers to place employee medical information on separate forms and in separate medical files, to treat those files as “confidential medical records,” and to keep all employee medical information confidential.
Jun 18, 2024 · The DOJ rule applies to state and local government — and works in parallel to Section 508, a part of the Rehabilitation Act that requires accessibility from federal agencies. Together,...
Jun 8, 2024 · In contrast to prior laws, the Rehabilitation Act established rights for people with disabilities by mandating equal access to public services and prohibiting disability discrimination by federal agencies, federal contractors, and programs receiving federal funds.
3 days ago · The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are committed to ensuring that health care providers who use telehealth, including telehealth that is available 24/7, do so in a nondiscriminatory manner.
Jun 12, 2024 · Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act applies to employers with fewer than 15 employees that accept federal financial assistance; Any person subjected to discrimination by a recipient of federal financial assistance may bring suit under Section 504, not just intended beneficiaries of the assistance
May 30, 2024 · Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and...
Jun 5, 2024 · To be eligible for an appointment under this Schedule A authority, the candidate must have a disability that meets the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Rehab Act”) definition of a disability and must submit proof of their disability prior to appointment.
