What is an employment nondiscrimination law?

An employment nondiscrimination law is a set of rules and regulations that protect people with disabilities from being discriminated against when they are trying to gain employment. In Florida, state and federal laws exist that ensure that an employer cannot discriminate against an individual because of their disability when deciding who to hire, promote, or retain in a job. These laws protect individuals from discrimination based on disability in recruitment, hiring, wages, benefits, training, job assignment, job promotion, or discharge. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a federal law that specifically prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. This law applies to employers with 15 or more employees and protects job applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination. It also requires employers to make reasonable accommodations, which are any changes to work policies, procedures, or physical environment, that allows an individual to perform a job. The Florida Civil Rights Act also protects workers from discrimination. Under this law, employers can not make decisions based on a person’s disability when considering a job application or offer, including decisions regarding hiring, promotions, discipline, or termination. This law also requires employers to make reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. In addition to these laws, the Florida Office of Disability Employment Policy also works to facilitate and strengthen employment opportunities for people with disabilities. This office develops and implements policies to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, through policy changes, partnerships with employers, and other initiatives.

What is an employment nondiscrimination law?

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