Authorized Access – Understanding how US laws affect your ...

Information Access Guide - FOIA - State Department

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) generally provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information except to the ...

Individuals' Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information

An individual's personal representative (generally, a person with authority under State law to make health care decisions for the individual) ...

Understanding How U.S. Export Controls Affect Manufacturers ...

... laws in the United States are the ... U.S. companies can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government.

Overview of the Privacy Act - Department of Justice

Federal officials handling personal information are “bound by the Privacy Act not to disclose any personal information and to take certain precautions to keep ...

Americans with Disabilities Act | U.S. Department of Labor

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) enforces regulations covering telecommunication services. Title IV of the ADA covers telephone and television access ...

Freedom of Information Act: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested ...

Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Regulations | ADA.gov

... effect six months from its publication in the Federal Register. The Department has determined, however, that compliance with the 2010 Standards shall not be ...

FERPA - Protecting Student Privacy - Department of Education

... the disclosure under §99.30; or. (2) The collection of personally identifiable information is specifically authorized by Federal law. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. ...

Understanding Your Employment Rights Under the Americans with ...

There are several federal laws that provide important protections for veterans with disabilities who are looking for jobs or are already in the ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers

The ADA does not override health and safety requirements established under other federal laws even if a standard adversely affects the employment of an ...

Rulemaking Process | US Department of Transportation

What is the agency's authority to issue legislative rules? How does an ... The CFR contains all Federal agency rules currently in effect as of the date of its ...

The 14th Amendment and the Evolution of Title IX - U.S. Courts

The case makes Title IX a study not only of the 14th Amendment but also of the impact of the push and pull of the separation of powers on law-abiding citizens.

What is Business Law - And Why is it Important?

... legislation that could affect your company's legal obligations. ... understanding of the history of U.S. law, as well as key concepts in ...

Prohibited Personnel Practices Overview - OSC.gov

... authority is not involved in any personnel action affecting the relative. ... the Code of Federal Regulations contain most of the laws and regulations.

DHS Support of the Enforcement of Labor and Employment Laws

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plays an important role in ensuring that our nation's workplaces comply with our laws by supporting ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Use of Software ...

The United States Access Board is the source of these definitions. ... The ADA is a federal civil rights law. Title I of the ADA prohibits ...

When US Employment Laws Apply Abroad and When They Don't

The 4th Circuit has refused a claim that mere submission of a resume by a non-U.S. citizen, who had no authority to work in the U.S., for work ...

Complying with COPPA: Frequently Asked Questions

Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business. ... COPPA required the Federal Trade Commission to issue and enforce ...

Employer/Union Rights and Obligations

The amount of dues collected from employees represented by unions is subject to federal and state laws and court rulings. The NLRA allows employers and unions ...

Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in ...

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 1104, 3301, ...