The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 - covers employers looking at workers' email security etc.
The primary federal law that comes into play is the Americans With Disabilities Act, which covers employers with 15 or more employees.
The Act's jurisdiction covered employers of 5 or more persons, labor organizations, employment agencies, and any person aiding or abetting the forbidden actions.
The bill covers employers with 100 or more workers, as well as any corporations that receive state tax breaks.
It covers private and public employers and 1.7 million women.
Insurance companies are now selling liability policies to cover employers if they are sued for sexual harassment or any form of discrimination.
It does not cover employers of 14 or fewer workers or religious organizations.
Mr. Bradley would expand the law to cover employers with 25 or more workers, bringing 12 million more people into its reach.
The Federal minimum wage, covering employers in interstate commerce, is $4.25, and Federal law establishes that as a floor nationally.
Protection of ERISA is afforded to employees only and does not cover employers.