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The US Department of Labor provides information on a variety of topics related to employment including how to apply for workers comp, unemployment benefits, disability resources and more.

The Client Assistance Program (CAP) is a federally funded program providing information, guidance, and support to individuals receiving services from Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) or Centers for Independent Living (CIL) or individuals with concerns relative to Title 1 –Employment- of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) act.

The EEOC enforces employment laws and investigates cases of possible employment discrimination. The laws apply to work situations including: hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits. The laws apply to most employers with at least 15 employees, plus most labor unions and employment agencies.

Offers information about equal opportunity act, monitoring of complaints submitted by consumers to the CFPB, and coordinating with other Federal and state agencies on military consumer protection measures. Also provides information and requests for the freedom of information act.

Agency looks at discrimination in: employment, public accommodations, the sale or rental of housing or commercial property, due to age, sex, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, disability or national origin. The agency can investigate complaints of discrimination. The agency also provides education designed to prevent discrimination.

The EEOC enforces employment laws and investigates cases of possible employment discrimination. The laws apply to work situations including: hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits. The laws apply to most employers with at least 15 employees, plus most labor unions and employment agencies.

Disability Rights Center-NH (DRC-NH) provides information, referral, advice, legal representation, and advocacy to people with disabilities. DRC-NH is a statewide organization, independent from state government and service providers.

Our Advocacy includes: • Empowering individuals with disabilities to develop self-advocacy skills to overcome barriers; • Providing individuals with disabilities information and tools they need to access community resources, maintain their civil rights, and live independently; • Sharing information and resources on key issues that affect people with disabilities and older adults, legislation, and the legislative process to encourage individual participation in NH government; • Advocating for necessary systems changes on the local, state, and national levels; • Providing training on disability awareness to New Hampshire's government agencies, businesses, and community groups. • Presenting Independent Living concepts to civic organizations and schools. • Join the GSIL Advocacy Network of consumers, family members, service providers, and others to stay on top of important issues and let your elected representatives know how you feel.

Our Advocacy includes: • Empowering individuals with disabilities to develop self-advocacy skills to overcome barriers; • Providing individuals with disabilities information and tools they need to access community resources, maintain their civil rights, and live independently; • Sharing information and resources on key issues that affect people with disabilities and older adults, legislation, and the legislative process to encourage individual participation in NH government; • Advocating for necessary systems changes on the local, state, and national levels; • Providing training on disability awareness to New Hampshire's government agencies, businesses, and community groups. • Presenting Independent Living concepts to civic organizations and schools. • Join the GSIL Advocacy Network of consumers, family members, service providers, and others to stay on top of important issues and let your elected representatives know how you feel.

Our Advocacy includes: • Empowering individuals with disabilities to develop self-advocacy skills to overcome barriers; • Providing individuals with disabilities information and tools they need to access community resources, maintain their civil rights, and live independently; • Sharing information and resources on key issues that affect people with disabilities and older adults, legislation, and the legislative process to encourage individual participation in NH government; • Advocating for necessary systems changes on the local, state, and national levels; • Providing training on disability awareness to New Hampshire's government agencies, businesses, and community groups. • Presenting Independent Living concepts to civic organizations and schools. • Join the GSIL Advocacy Network of consumers, family members, service providers, and others to stay on top of important issues and let your elected representatives know how you feel.

Our Advocacy includes: • Empowering individuals with disabilities to develop self-advocacy skills to overcome barriers; • Providing individuals with disabilities information and tools they need to access community resources, maintain their civil rights, and live independently; • Sharing information and resources on key issues that affect people with disabilities and older adults, legislation, and the legislative process to encourage individual participation in NH government; • Advocating for necessary systems changes on the local, state, and national levels; • Providing training on disability awareness to New Hampshire's government agencies, businesses, and community groups. • Presenting Independent Living concepts to civic organizations and schools. • Join the GSIL Advocacy Network of consumers, family members, service providers, and others to stay on top of important issues and let your elected representatives know how you feel.