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Department
of Human Services Families
First Online Policy Manual Rights and Responsibilities |
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31.3 |
COVERAGE BY FEDERAL NON-DISCRIMINATION LAWS |
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The non-discrimination
statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national
origin, age, and disability in programs or activities that receive or benefit
from federal financial assistance.
These same statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in
education and training programs that receive federal assistance. Discrimination on the basis of disability
is prohibited in all programs, services, or activities of public entities. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
coverage does not depend on the receipt of federal funds. The employment discrimination
statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, citizenship status, and unfair documentary practices
regarding employment verification, sex, age, and disability in private and
public-sector employment. Depending on
the circumstances, the Department may be subject to coverage under both the
nondiscrimination statutes and the employment discrimination statutes. These laws apply to: ·
State
agencies that receive federal money through a block grant to conduct welfare
programs. ·
County and
city agencies that assist in job training as part of a welfare program. ·
Private
contractors and service providers that help welfare participants find jobs or
training. ·
County
offices that determine eligibility for Food Stamps. ·
Offices that
operate federally funded child nutrition programs (for example, National
School Lunch Program and the Women, Infants and Children program). ·
State
agencies that refer welfare recipients to businesses or public agencies for
employment. ·
Private
contractors and businesses that contract with the state to provide job
referral services for welfare participants. |
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