29 CFR 1641.8 – Definitions
As used in this part, the term:
Terms Used In 29 CFR 1641.8
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
ADA refers to title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.).
Affirmative action requirements refers to affirmative action requirements required by DOL pursuant to section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, that go beyond the nondiscrimination requirements imposed by the ADA.
Chairman of the EEOC refers to the Chairman of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or his or her designee.
Complaint/Charge means a section 503 complaint/ADA charge. The terms are used interchangeably.
Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs refers to that individual or his or her designee.
DOL means the U.S. Department of Labor, and where appropriate, any of its headquarters or regional offices.
EEOC means the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and where appropriate, any of its headquarters, district, area, local, or field offices.
Government means the government of the United States of America.
Priority List refers to a document listing a limited number of controversial topics under the ADA on which there is not yet definitive guidance setting forth EEOC’s position. The Priority List will be jointly developed and periodically reviewed by EEOC and DOL. Any policy documents involving Priority List issues will be coordinated between DOL and EEOC pursuant to Executive Order 12067 (3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 206) prior to final approval by EEOC.
OFCCP means the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and where appropriate, any of its regional or district offices.
Section 503 refers to section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 793).
Section 503 complaint/ADA charge refers to a complaint that has been filed with OFCCP under section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and has been deemed to be simultaneously dual filed with EEOC under the ADA.