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Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Definition:
Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §791, ("Section 501"), requires departments and agencies of the federal government to have an affirmative action program plan for the hiring, placement, and advancement of individuals with disabilities.
Affirmative Action
Definition:
Positive action to accomplish the purpose of a program designed to increase the employment opportunities of certain groups. It may involve goals, timetables, or specifically outlined steps to be undertaken to assure that objectives are reached.
Full Time Employment
Definition:
Defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as employment of 35 hours or more in a week.
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