1. Agencies/Law that support Workforce

2. Family Medical Leave Act
Allows Female or Male to take leave from work for certain medical or family reasons

3. Equal Opportunity Commission
Employers have to give everyone equal opportunity in hiring.
Can’t discriminate

4. Government provided healthcare
Medicare/Medicaid
Government provided healthcare
Medicare – Elderly
Medicaid – Low income

5. Worker’s Compensation
Provides medical benefits and income to workers injured on the job

6. Unemployment Insurance
Provides temporary income to workers who lose their job

7. Provides services to those with disabilities to assist with jobs
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Provides services to those with disabilities to assist with jobs

8. COBRA Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Provides continuing health coverage to workers who lose their job

9. Age Discrimination Act
Prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on age (> 40 years old)

10. Americans with Disabilities Act
Employers can not discriminate based on disability.
Must provide accommodations.

11. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act
Provides for safe working conditions for employees

12. Fair Labor Standards Act
Set rules for:
Minimum Wage
Overtime Pay
Working minors