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.
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
Training for Employers and HR Representatives
Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
IER/USCIS/ICE Tri-Agency Employer Responsibilities Training
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time
Training for Worker Advocates
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern time
Training for Worker Advocates
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern time
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
Training for Employers and HR Representatives
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Joint IER/USCIS Webinars
Joint IER/USCIS Employee Rights Webinar
Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Joint IER/USCIS Employee Rights Webinar
Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Joint IER/USCIS Employee Rights Webinar
Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time