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It guarantees equal opportunity in:</p><ul><li><p>Public accommodations</p></li><li><p>Jobs</p></li><li><p>Transportation</p></li><li><p>Government services</p></li><li><p>Telecommunications</p></li></ul><p>The Department of Justice <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.ada.gov/infoline/">ADA information line</a> answers questions about ADA requirements. It&#39;s available to businesses, state and local governments, and the public. Call <a href="tel:18005140301">1- 800-514-0301</a> (TTY: <a href="tel:18005140383">1-</a><a href="tel:1-833-610-1264 ">833-610-1264</a>).</p><h3>When to File a Complaint</h3><p>According to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/title-iii-regulations/">Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act</a>, hotels, restaurants, and certain places of entertainment must provide disability access.&nbsp;</p><p>If you feel that you&#39;ve been the object of Title III discrimination, you can file an<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.ada.gov/filing_complaint.htm"> ADA complaint</a>.</p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Discrimination and Harassment at Your Job", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "<p>If you are experiencing discrimination or harassment at your employer, first inform your manager or the human resources department.&nbsp;If neither help, use these government resources.</p><p>The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/">Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)</a> enforces <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/laws-enforced-eeoc">federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination</a>.</p><h3>Protections Included Under the Law</h3><p>These laws protect employees and job applicants against:</p><ul><li><p>Discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment in the workplace by anyone because of:</p><ul><li><p>Race</p></li><li><p>Color</p></li><li><p>Religion</p></li><li><p>Sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation)</p></li><li><p>Pregnancy</p></li><li><p>National origin</p></li><li><p>Age (40 or older)</p></li><li><p>Disability</p></li><li><p>Genetic information</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Being denied reasonable workplace accommodations for a disability or religious beliefs</p></li><li><p>Retaliation because they:</p><ul><li><p>Complained about job discrimination</p></li><li><p>Helped with an investigation or lawsuit</p></li></ul></li></ul><h3>How to File an Employment Discrimination Complaint</h3><p>To file a complaint, contact&nbsp;your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office">EEOC field office</a>.</p><p>Many state and local governments have&nbsp;anti-discrimination laws. These laws may offer extra protection&nbsp;beyond federal law.</p><p>Some state laws:</p><ul><li><p>Apply to businesses with only five or six employees</p></li><li><p>Prohibit discrimination based on whether you&#39;re married or have children</p></li><li><p>Have different deadlines for filing a charge</p></li><li><p>Have different standards for deciding whether you&#39;re covered</p></li></ul><p>Many state laws have more protections for nursing mothers than federal law requires. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/contacts">State labor offices</a> enforce these laws.</p><h3>Filing a Lawsuit</h3><p>If you&#39;re a victim of job discrimination or harassment, you can <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-lawsuit">file a lawsuit</a>. If the discrimination violates federal law, you must first file a charge with the EEOC. (This does not apply to cases of unequal pay between men and women.)</p><p>You may decide to sue if the EEOC cannot help you. In either case, look for an attorney who specializes in employment law. You can check with:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office">Your EEOC field office</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/flh-home/">American Bar Association</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://exchange.nela.org/memberdirectory/findalawyer">National Employment Lawyers Association</a></p></li></ul><h3>Not All Employers Are Subject to EEOC Laws</h3><p>Only&nbsp;<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/coverage" target="_blank">employers with a certain number of employees</a> are subject to EEOC laws. The number of employees changes depending on the type of employer and the kind of discrimination alleged.</p><ul><li><p>Businesses, state, and local governments must follow most EEOC laws if they have 15 or more employees.</p></li><li><p>Federal agencies must follow all EEOC laws, no matter how many employees they have.</p></li></ul><h3>Laws that the EEOC Enforces</h3><p>Federal employment discrimination laws include:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/titles-i-and-v-americans-disabilities-act-1990-ada">The Americans with Disabilities Act</a> (ADA) &ndash; which prohibits discrimination against workers with disabilities and mandates&nbsp;reasonable accommodations</p></li><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/age-discrimination-employment-act-1967">The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967</a> (ADEA)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/title-vii-civil-rights-act-1964">Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964</a> (Title VII) &ndash; which prohibits discrimination based on:</p><ul><li><p>Race</p></li><li><p>Color</p></li><li><p>Religion</p></li><li><p>National origin</p></li><li><p>Sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)</p></li></ul></li><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/equal-paycompensation-discrimination">The Equal Pay Act</a> (EPA) &ndash; which requires equal pay for equal work by men and women</p></li></ul><h3>What is Harassment?</h3><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/harassment">Harassment</a> is unwelcome conduct because of your:</p><ul><li><p>Race</p></li><li><p>Color</p></li><li><p>Religion</p></li><li><p>Sex</p></li><li><p>National origin</p></li><li><p>Age</p></li><li><p>Pregnancy</p></li><li><p>Disability</p></li><li><p>Genetic information</p></li></ul><p>The federal government only enforces harassment due to one of these reasons. If you experience workplace&nbsp;harassment for another reason, contact your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/contacts">state&#39;s labor department</a> or seek help from a legal professional.</p><p>Harassment&nbsp;can include:</p><ul><li><p>Offensive jokes</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Physical assaults or threats</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ridicule or insults</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Display of offensive objects or pictures</p></li></ul><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/sexual-harassment">Sexual harassment</a> may include:</p><ul><li><p>Unwelcome sexual advances</p></li><li><p>Requests for sexual favors</p></li><li><p>Other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature</p></li><li><p>Offensive remarks about a person&#39;s sex</p></li></ul><p>Harassment becomes illegal when:</p><ul><li><p>It creates a hostile or abusive work environment.</p></li><li><p>The victim gets fired or demoted for refusing to put up with it.</p></li></ul><h3>Protection from Retaliation</h3><p>EEOC laws protect employees and job applicants from <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/retaliation">retaliation</a>. For example, it&rsquo;s unlawful to punish people for:</p><ul><li><p>Filing or being a witness in an EEO charge or investigation</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Talking to a supervisor or manager about discrimination or harassment</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Refusing to follow orders that would result in discrimination</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Resisting sexual advances&nbsp;or intervening to protect others</p></li></ul>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Voter Accessibility Laws", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "<p>Voter accessibility laws ensure that people with disabilities or language barriers are able to vote.</p><p>If you know you will need accommodations on Election Day, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.usa.gov/election-office">contact your state or local election office</a> to find out what to expect at your polling place.&nbsp;</p><h3>Laws and Accommodations for&nbsp;Voters With Disabilities</h3><p>Several federal laws protect the voting rights of Americans with disabilities. These include the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.ada.gov/ada_voting/ada_voting_ta.htm">Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</a> and the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eac.gov/about_the_eac/help_america_vote_act.aspx">Help America Vote Act (HAVA)</a>.</p><p>Voters with disabilities have the right to:</p><ul><li><p>Vote in private, without help</p></li><li><p>Have an accessible polling place with voting machines for voters with disabilities</p></li></ul><p>Polling places must have:</p><ul><li><p>Wheelchair-accessible voting booths</p></li><li><p>Entrances and doorways at least 32 inches wide</p></li><li><p>Handrails on all stairs</p></li><li><p>Voting equipment for people who are blind or visually impaired</p></li></ul><p>If you have a disability, you may:</p><ul><li><p>Seek help from poll workers trained to use an accessible voting machine, or</p></li><li><p>Bring someone to help you vote</p></li></ul><p>You can also ask <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.usa.gov/election-office">your election office</a> what other options you have.</p><ul><li><p>Some states offer &ldquo;curbside voting,&quot; when a poll worker brings everything you need to vote to your car.</p></li><li><p>Local organizations may provide transportation to the polls.</p></li><li><p>Many states let people with disabilities <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.usa.gov/absentee-voting#item-37337">vote absentee by mail</a>.</p></li></ul><h3>Help for Voters Needing Language Assistance</h3><p>The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eac.gov/">Election Assistance Commission (EAC)</a> helps people overcome language barriers to voting.</p><ul><li><p>The downloadable <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eac.gov/voters/voters-guide-to-federal-elections">Voter&rsquo;s Guide to Federal Elections</a> is available in 11 languages. Find tips on everything from registering to vote to casting a ballot on Election Day.</p></li><li><p>The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eac.gov/voters/national-mail-voter-registration-form">National Mail Voter Registration Form</a> is available in 21&nbsp;languages. You can use it in most states to register and to update your voter registration information.</p></li></ul><p>Federal law also lets anyone who cannot read or write bring someone to the polls to help.</p>" } } ] } </script><script type="text/javascript" src="//web.archive.org/web/20230208173436js_/https://script.crazyegg.com/pages/scripts/0007/9651.js" async="async"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/web/20230208173436js_/https://www.usa.gov/js/accordion-from-content.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function(){ accordionify({id: "item-192580"}); accordionify({id: "item-212487"}); }); </script><script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.usa.gov/", "logo": "https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://app-usa-modeast-prod-a01239f.s3.amazonaws.com/Logo_USAGov.png" } </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/web/20230208173436js_/https://www.usa.gov/js/respond.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/web/20230208173436js_/https://www.usa.gov/js/platform.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/web/20230208173436js_/https://www.usa.gov/js/menu.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/web/20230208173436js_/https://www.usa.gov/js/standardsModifications.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/web/20230208173436js_/https://www.usa.gov/js/modal.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/web/20230208173436js_/https://www.usa.gov/js/states.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/web/20230208173436js_/https://www.usa.gov/js/homepage.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/web/20230208173436js_/https://www.usa.gov/js/uswds.js"></script>  </head> <body>  <noscript><iframe role="application" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436if_/https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-KV4BZFD" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe></noscript> <noscript> <div style="background-color:#c61f0c; color:#fff; margin:0; padding-left:1.3rem; width:100%; padding-top:.5%; min-height:7rem;"> <span role="img" style="display:inline-block; padding-top:.2%; padding-bottom:.2%; padding-left:4.5rem; padding-right:5rem; background-image:url(/web/20230208173436im_/https://www.usa.gov/images/Icon_Alert.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; background-size:1.4em; background-position:1% 42%; line-height:20px; font-size:medium;"> <p>Please enable JavaScript in your web browser; otherwise some parts of this site might not work properly.</p> </span> </div> </noscript><a class="usa-skipnav" href="#content" onclick="document.getElementById('content').focus();" onfocus="dataLayer.push({'event' : 'skipNavOpened'});">Skip to main content </a> <header aria-labelledby="bner" role="banner" class="usa-header usa-header-extended" data-stickyheight="22"> <div class="usa-banner"> <div class="usa-accordion"> <div class="usa-banner-header"> <div id="bner" class="usa-grid usa-banner-inner"> <img src="/web/20230208173436im_/https://www.usa.gov/images/favicon-57.png" alt="U.S. flag"> <p>An official website of the United States government </p> <button class="usa-accordion-button usa-banner-button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="gov-banner"> <span class="usa-banner-button-text">Here's how you know </span> </button> </div> </div> <div class="usa-banner-content usa-grid usa-accordion-content" id="gov-banner"> <div class="usa-banner-guidance-gov usa-width-one-half"> <img class="usa-banner-icon usa-media_block-img" src="/web/20230208173436im_/https://www.usa.gov/images/icon-dot-gov.svg" alt="Dot gov"> <div class="usa-media_block-body"> <p> <strong>Official websites use .gov</strong> <br> A <strong>.gov</strong> website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. </p> </div> </div> <div class="usa-banner-guidance-ssl usa-width-one-half"> <img class="usa-banner-icon usa-media_block-img" src="/web/20230208173436im_/https://www.usa.gov/images/icon-https.svg" alt="SSL"> <div class="usa-media_block-body"> <p> <strong>Secure .gov websites use HTTPS</strong> <br> A <strong>lock</strong> ( <span class="icon-lock"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="52" height="64" viewbox="0 0 52 64" class="usa-banner__lock-image" role="img" aria-labelledby="banner-lock-title-default banner-lock-description-default"> <title id="banner-lock-title-default">Lock</title> <desc id="banner-lock-description-default">A locked padlock</desc> <path fill="#000000" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M26 0c10.493 0 19 8.507 19 19v9h3a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v28a4 4 0 0 1-4 4H4a4 4 0 0 1-4-4V32a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h3v-9C7 8.507 15.507 0 26 0zm0 8c-5.979 0-10.843 4.77-10.996 10.712L15 19v9h22v-9c0-6.075-4.925-11-11-11z"></path> </svg> </span> ) or https:// means you鈥檝e safely connected to the .gov website. 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Read about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects people鈥檚 rights regarding employment, public accommodations, state and local government services, and more. Learn about special accommodations for voters and know how to fight job discrimination.</p> </header> <div class="wotp"> <header> <h2>On This Page</h2> </header> <div class="clearfix"> <ul> <li> <a href="#item-35762" onclick="document.getElementById('item-35762').focus();">Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) </a> </li> <li> <a href="#item-192580" onclick="document.getElementById('item-192580').focus();">Discrimination and Harassment at Your Job </a> </li> <li> <a href="#item-212487" onclick="document.getElementById('item-212487').focus();">Voter Accessibility Laws </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-35762"> <header> <h2 id="item-35762">Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</h2> </header><p>The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.ada.gov/">Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</a> protects the rights of people with disabilities. It guarantees equal opportunity in:</p><ul><li><p>Public accommodations</p></li><li><p>Jobs</p></li><li><p>Transportation</p></li><li><p>Government services</p></li><li><p>Telecommunications</p></li></ul><p>The Department of Justice <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.ada.gov/infoline/">ADA information line</a> answers questions about ADA requirements. It's available to businesses, state and local governments, and the public. Call <a href="tel:18005140301">1- 800-514-0301</a> (TTY: <a href="tel:18005140383">1-</a><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/tel:1-833-610-1264 ">833-610-1264</a>).</p><h3>When to File a Complaint</h3><p>According to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/title-iii-regulations/">Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act</a>, hotels, restaurants, and certain places of entertainment must provide disability access. </p><p>If you feel that you've been the object of Title III discrimination, you can file an<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.ada.gov/filing_complaint.htm"> ADA complaint</a>.</p> </article> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-192580"> <header> <h2 id="item-192580">Discrimination and Harassment at Your Job</h2> </header><p>If you are experiencing discrimination or harassment at your employer, first inform your manager or the human resources department. If neither help, use these government resources.</p><p>The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/">Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)</a> enforces <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/laws-enforced-eeoc">federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination</a>.</p><h3>Protections Included Under the Law</h3><p>These laws protect employees and job applicants against:</p><ul><li><p>Discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment in the workplace by anyone because of:</p><ul><li><p>Race</p></li><li><p>Color</p></li><li><p>Religion</p></li><li><p>Sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation)</p></li><li><p>Pregnancy</p></li><li><p>National origin</p></li><li><p>Age (40 or older)</p></li><li><p>Disability</p></li><li><p>Genetic information</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Being denied reasonable workplace accommodations for a disability or religious beliefs</p></li><li><p>Retaliation because they:</p><ul><li><p>Complained about job discrimination</p></li><li><p>Helped with an investigation or lawsuit</p></li></ul></li></ul><h3>How to File an Employment Discrimination Complaint</h3><p>To file a complaint, contact your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office">EEOC field office</a>.</p><p>Many state and local governments have anti-discrimination laws. These laws may offer extra protection beyond federal law.</p><p>Some state laws:</p><ul><li><p>Apply to businesses with only five or six employees</p></li><li><p>Prohibit discrimination based on whether you're married or have children</p></li><li><p>Have different deadlines for filing a charge</p></li><li><p>Have different standards for deciding whether you're covered</p></li></ul><p>Many state laws have more protections for nursing mothers than federal law requires. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/contacts">State labor offices</a> enforce these laws.</p><h3>Filing a Lawsuit</h3><p>If you're a victim of job discrimination or harassment, you can <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-lawsuit">file a lawsuit</a>. If the discrimination violates federal law, you must first file a charge with the EEOC. (This does not apply to cases of unequal pay between men and women.)</p><p>You may decide to sue if the EEOC cannot help you. In either case, look for an attorney who specializes in employment law. You can check with:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office">Your EEOC field office</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/flh-home/">American Bar Association</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://exchange.nela.org/memberdirectory/findalawyer">National Employment Lawyers Association</a></p></li></ul><h3>Not All Employers Are Subject to EEOC Laws</h3><p>Only <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/coverage" target="_blank">employers with a certain number of employees</a> are subject to EEOC laws. The number of employees changes depending on the type of employer and the kind of discrimination alleged.</p><ul><li><p>Businesses, state, and local governments must follow most EEOC laws if they have 15 or more employees.</p></li><li><p>Federal agencies must follow all EEOC laws, no matter how many employees they have.</p></li></ul><h3>Laws that the EEOC Enforces</h3><p>Federal employment discrimination laws include:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/titles-i-and-v-americans-disabilities-act-1990-ada">The Americans with Disabilities Act</a> (ADA) – which prohibits discrimination against workers with disabilities and mandates reasonable accommodations</p></li><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/age-discrimination-employment-act-1967">The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967</a> (ADEA)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/title-vii-civil-rights-act-1964">Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964</a> (Title VII) – which prohibits discrimination based on:</p><ul><li><p>Race</p></li><li><p>Color</p></li><li><p>Religion</p></li><li><p>National origin</p></li><li><p>Sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)</p></li></ul></li><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/equal-paycompensation-discrimination">The Equal Pay Act</a> (EPA) – which requires equal pay for equal work by men and women</p></li></ul><h3>What is Harassment?</h3><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/harassment">Harassment</a> is unwelcome conduct because of your:</p><ul><li><p>Race</p></li><li><p>Color</p></li><li><p>Religion</p></li><li><p>Sex</p></li><li><p>National origin</p></li><li><p>Age</p></li><li><p>Pregnancy</p></li><li><p>Disability</p></li><li><p>Genetic information</p></li></ul><p>The federal government only enforces harassment due to one of these reasons. If you experience workplace harassment for another reason, contact your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/contacts">state's labor department</a> or seek help from a legal professional.</p><p>Harassment can include:</p><ul><li><p>Offensive jokes</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Physical assaults or threats</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ridicule or insults</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Display of offensive objects or pictures</p></li></ul><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/sexual-harassment">Sexual harassment</a> may include:</p><ul><li><p>Unwelcome sexual advances</p></li><li><p>Requests for sexual favors</p></li><li><p>Other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature</p></li><li><p>Offensive remarks about a person's sex</p></li></ul><p>Harassment becomes illegal when:</p><ul><li><p>It creates a hostile or abusive work environment.</p></li><li><p>The victim gets fired or demoted for refusing to put up with it.</p></li></ul><h3>Protection from Retaliation</h3><p>EEOC laws protect employees and job applicants from <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eeoc.gov/retaliation">retaliation</a>. For example, it’s unlawful to punish people for:</p><ul><li><p>Filing or being a witness in an EEO charge or investigation</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Talking to a supervisor or manager about discrimination or harassment</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Refusing to follow orders that would result in discrimination</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Resisting sexual advances or intervening to protect others</p></li></ul> </article> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-212487"> <header> <h2 id="item-212487">Voter Accessibility Laws</h2> </header><p>Voter accessibility laws ensure that people with disabilities or language barriers are able to vote.</p><p>If you know you will need accommodations on Election Day, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.usa.gov/election-office">contact your state or local election office</a> to find out what to expect at your polling place. </p><h3>Laws and Accommodations for Voters With Disabilities</h3><p>Several federal laws protect the voting rights of Americans with disabilities. These include the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.ada.gov/ada_voting/ada_voting_ta.htm">Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</a> and the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eac.gov/about_the_eac/help_america_vote_act.aspx">Help America Vote Act (HAVA)</a>.</p><p>Voters with disabilities have the right to:</p><ul><li><p>Vote in private, without help</p></li><li><p>Have an accessible polling place with voting machines for voters with disabilities</p></li></ul><p>Polling places must have:</p><ul><li><p>Wheelchair-accessible voting booths</p></li><li><p>Entrances and doorways at least 32 inches wide</p></li><li><p>Handrails on all stairs</p></li><li><p>Voting equipment for people who are blind or visually impaired</p></li></ul><p>If you have a disability, you may:</p><ul><li><p>Seek help from poll workers trained to use an accessible voting machine, or</p></li><li><p>Bring someone to help you vote</p></li></ul><p>You can also ask <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.usa.gov/election-office">your election office</a> what other options you have.</p><ul><li><p>Some states offer “curbside voting," when a poll worker brings everything you need to vote to your car.</p></li><li><p>Local organizations may provide transportation to the polls.</p></li><li><p>Many states let people with disabilities <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.usa.gov/absentee-voting#item-37337">vote absentee by mail</a>.</p></li></ul><h3>Help for Voters Needing Language Assistance</h3><p>The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eac.gov/">Election Assistance Commission (EAC)</a> helps people overcome language barriers to voting.</p><ul><li><p>The downloadable <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230208173436/https://www.eac.gov/voters/voters-guide-to-federal-elections">Voter’s Guide to Federal Elections</a> is available in 11 languages. 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