Agencies/Law that support Workforce
Family Medical Leave Act Allows Female or Male to take leave from work for certain medical or family reasons
Equal Opportunity Commission Employers have to give everyone equal opportunity in hiring. Can’t discriminate
Government provided healthcare Medicare/Medicaid Government provided healthcare Medicare – Elderly Medicaid – Low income
Worker’s Compensation Provides medical benefits and income to workers injured on the job
Unemployment Insurance Provides temporary income to workers who lose their job
Provides services to those with disabilities to assist with jobs Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Provides services to those with disabilities to assist with jobs
COBRA Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Provides continuing health coverage to workers who lose their job
Age Discrimination Act Prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on age (> 40 years old)
Americans with Disabilities Act Employers can not discriminate based on disability. Must provide accommodations.
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act Provides for safe working conditions for employees
Fair Labor Standards Act Set rules for: Minimum Wage Overtime Pay Working minors