Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977

Although mine operators have been subject to federal regulation for nearly a century, the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 has significantly improved the safety of mining. Mining accidents, particularly mining fatalities, have dramatically decreased since the passage of the Act, the purpose of which was to protect the lives of miners and to prevent injuries.

Marital Status Discrimination - State Law

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the seminal anti-discrimination law in the federal sector, does not forbid adverse employment decisions on the basis of marital status. Many state laws, however, do protect employees or applicants from being discriminated against in employment decisions on the basis of an employee's marital status.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Temporary Staffing--General Liability

Temporary Staffing--General Liability)

HIV/AIDS Employment Discrimination and

State and Local Law)

State Fair Employment Practices Laws

Nearly all states have some form of fair employment practices laws that generally forbid employment discrimination based upon an employee's race, sex, religion, or national origin. These laws typically mirror the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, and national origin in the workplace.