Law

Description

Prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, or national origin

Prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities

Makes it easier for employees to win discrimination lawsuits

Allows employees up to $12$ weeks of unpaid leave to address medical issues for themselves or immediate family members

Requires that men and women be paid the same for doing the same work

Protects people $40-65$ years old from discrimination

Banned child labor and created a federal minimum wage

Makes sure work conditions do not endanger employees' health