Although no federal law specifically prohibits discrimination against
caregivers, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in its newly
issued Enforcement Guidance entitled, "Unlawful Disparate Treatment
of Workers with Caregiving Responsibilities," addresses in detail the
circumstances in which discrimination against caregivers may violate Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Americans with Disabilities Act
and outlines how the EEOC will approach the investigation of charges
brought by caregivers.
