Justice Department Secures Settlement with Iowa School District Concerning Discriminatory Seclusion and Restraint Practices

The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa announced today a settlement agreement with the Cedar Rapids Community School District in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to address the discriminatory use of seclusion and restraint against students with disabilities.

 

Justice Department Moves to Intervene in Disability Discrimination Suit Against San Juan, Puerto Rico

The Justice Department today intervened in a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by individuals with mobility disabilities against the City of San Juan, Puerto Rico under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504).

 

Immigrant and Employee Rights Section Webinars

The Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) is offering a number of free, informative webinars for the public in September and October, 2022.  These include webinars for workers, employers, and advocates.  Please review IER’s webinar schedule to choose the right presentation for you.

IER enforces the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This law prohibits citizenship, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, or recruitment or referral for a fee; unfair documentary practices; retaliation and intimidation. For more information visit www.justice.gov/ier.

Training for Refugee and Asylee and Service Providers

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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Training for Employers and HR Representatives

Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

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IER/USCIS/ICE Tri-Agency Employer Responsibilities Training 

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time

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Training for Worker Advocates 

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern time

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Training for Worker Advocates 

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern time

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Seminario de la IER para trabajadores y sus defensores en español

miércoles, 19 de octubre del 2022 a las 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. tiempo del este

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Training for Employers and HR Representatives

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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Joint IER/USCIS Webinars

Joint IER/USCIS Employee Rights Webinar

Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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Joint IER/USCIS Employee Rights Webinar

Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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Joint IER/USCIS Employee Rights Webinar

Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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