Requires affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment of handicapped persons. Employment Practices Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 Federal Agency responsible for providing financial assistance Employer's programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. No discrimination against, denying benefits to, or exclusion from participation, including employment, by any qualified handicapped individual. Compensatory and punitive damages available. Exemptions for governments, certain government contractors, and employers in the security and drug industry.
Limited exemptions apply for certain internal investigations.
Employment Practices Federal Military Selective Service Act US Dept. Of Labor Veterans' Employment Service Employers in interstate commerce. Discrimination against Reservists barred. US District Attorney sues on behalf of veteran for wages lost or reemployment. Employment Practices Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Assistance Act US Dept.