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Learn about the federal sector employment discrimination prohibition and remedies under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehab. Act), as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and other laws. Find definitions, cross references, and relevant definitions of terms such as "individual with a disability" and "drug use" that apply to sections 501 and 505 of the Rehab. Act.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-112), as amended, prohibits discrimination in employment in three areas. Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits federal executive branch agencies, including the U.S. Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission, from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities.
Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C., No. 20-219, 596 U.S. ___ (2022) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( Pub. L. 93–112, 87 Stat. 355, enacted September 26, 1973) is a United States federal law, codified at 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq. The principal sponsor of the bill was Rep. John Brademas (D-IN-3). The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 replaces ...
- Vocational Rehabilitation Act
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- September 26, 1973
- the 93rd United States Congress
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Jun 28, 2023 · Examining 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 501. Filed in. Employment and Training. Disability employment. • By: Anupa Iyer Geevarghese • June 28, 2023. This year marks 50 years since the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a major achievement in our ongoing quest to advance access and equity for people with ...
Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in Federal Government employment. It also establishes regulations related to the inclusion of people with disabilities in federal employment. As the nation’s largest employer, the Federal Government has ...
