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COBRA
COBRA
(Separate Website)
Some terminated employees or those who lose coverage because of reduced work hours may be able to buy group coverage for themselves and their families for limited periods of time. This booklet is designed to provide a general explanation of COBRA requirements.
By: General Services Administration
COBRA
(Separate Website)
This site provides useful information about Health Benefits Under (COBRA).
COBRA Booklet
(Separate Website)
A 28-page booklet explaining COBRA in detail.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
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COBRA FAQS
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions about COBRA
By: U.S. Department of Labor
General Overview of COBRA
(Separate Website)
Provides a general overview of COBRA and many links to specific information about COBRA.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Disability Access and Accomodation
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
(Separate Website)
This guide provides an overview of Federal Civil Rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
ADA: Disability Discrimmination in Employment
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
(Separate Website)
By: MS Workers' Center for Human Rights
Discussion of disability benefits
(Separate Website)
This document discusses disability benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity - Disability
(Separate Website)
This article explains age discrimination laws which prohibit discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions About the ADA
(Separate Website)
This document answers questions about discrimination and accessibility issues in programs, activities, and services of public entities.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Special Needs Education
(Separate Website)
Discusses federal righrs under IDEA
By: Lawyers.com
Workplace Accommodation
(Separate Website)
Unless the costs would constitute an undue hardship, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires certain employers to make reasonable accommodations in the workplace for employees with disabilities. Find out what factors are considered.
Your Employment Rights as an Individual with a Disability
(Separate Website)
This site discusses your employment rights as an individual with a disability.
Fair Labor Standards Act
A Handy Reference Guide to the FLSA
(Separate Website)
A reference guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Child Labor Provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
(Separate Website)
This Fact Sheet provides general information about the Federal Fair Labor provisions applicable to non-agricultural occupations.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
EEOC Quick Start - Employees
(Separate Website)
This site contains items that will provide a basic introduction to your rights and responsibilities under federal Equal Employment Opportunity laws.
Employment Law in Mississippi
(Separate Website)
By: Lawyers.com
Fair Labor Compliance Assistance
(Separate Website)
Overview of Fair Labor Standards Act and many links to FLSA resources.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Fair Labor Fact Sheet
(Separate Website)
Provides links to various fact sheets about the Fair Labor Standards Act
By: U.S. Department of Labor
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