Prohibits discrimination against military service members because of past, current, or future military service. Protects military service workers employment and rights and benefits of employment.

 

Prohibits wage discrimination by requiring equal pay for equal work of the same skills, effort, and responsibilities.

 

Protects qualified individuals with disabilities from unlawful discrimination in employment. Discrimination is prohibited if the individual can do the essential job functions. An employer must make reasonable accommodations for such individuals unless doing so would place an undue hardship on the employer.

 

Protects pregnant employees from being forced to resign or take a leave of absence.

 

Prohibits discrimination in employment for persons 40 and over. Prohibits mandatory retirement ages.

 

Provides that employees who have worked 12 months or 1,250 hours in the previous are eligible to take up to 12 weeks leave during any 12 month period for the purposes of: birth, adoption, or foster care of a child; caring for a spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition; or serious health condition of employee.

 

Prohibits federal contractors from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. In addition, the federal contractor must develop a written affirmative action plan.

 

Prohibits federal contractors from discriminating against people with physical or mental disabilities by requiring the contractor to take affirmative action in employing and advancing disabled individuals.

 

Requires federal contractors to take affirmative action in hiring and promoting of Vietnam-era veterans. All job opportunities up to $25,000 must be registered with local employment services.