DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT LAW
What is Disability Employment Law?
Disability law protects individuals disabilities from discrimination in the employment and job application process. There are three Federal laws:
Some states also have their own state-specific employment laws. Maryland laws are:
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Click here to view the Disability Employment Law Fact Sheet (PDF).
Contact a Constituent Service Specialist at the Maryland Department of Disabilities:
Employment Services Specialist: Ellis Goodman
- Phone: 410-767-3656
- TTY/Toll Free: 1-800-637-4113
- email: Ellis Goodman
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Click here to visit the website of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for more information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Click here to visit the website of the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division for more information on the Family Medical Leave Act.
- The Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Click here to visit the website of the U.S. Department of Labor for more information on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
- Article 49B: Click here to visit the website of the Maryland Commission on Human Relations for more information on Article 49B.
- Maryland Workers' Compensation Law: Click here to visit the website of the State of Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission for more information on Maryland Workers' Compensation Law.
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