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- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency that enforces the ADA. To contact the EEOC, call them on the phone at 1-800-669-4000, TTY: 1-800-669-6820.
- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division administers and enforces the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for all private, state, and local government employees. You can contact them by phone at 1-866-487-9243, TTY: 1-877-889-5627.
- California’s Fair Employment and Housing Commission is the office charged with helping you with the Fair Employment and Housing Act. You can call them at (800) 884-1684 for employment questions or go to their website for more information.
- California’s Employment Development Department has a helpful webpage with Paid Family Leave information including a list of benefits and any forms you may need.
Finding a Benefits Planner |
To find a benefits planner near you, use DB101's Benefits Planners Directory.
Community Based Organizations |
Goodwill Industries services range from personal evaluation and office skills training to career counseling, childcare, and transportation. Some of these centers conduct Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach for Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries related to work activity.
Find locations at http://www.goodwill.org, or by calling (voice) 1-800-664-6577.
The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers lists 29 centers serving individuals with all disabilities. Many of these centers conduct Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach for Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries related to work activity. Most independent living centers can refer callers to local benefit program information if they do not have these services.
Find the list of independent living centers at http://www.cfilc.org, or by calling (voice) 916-325-1690 or (TTY) 916-325-1695.
The AIDS Hotline database contains 1,300 organizations providing HIV/AIDS services throughout California. Some of these organizations offer case management, benefits planning, and benefits counseling services that can include assistance with public and private benefits programs.
Find the list of AIDS organizations at http://www.aidshotline.org, or by calling (voice) 1-800-367-AIDS (2437) or (TTY) 1-888-225-AIDS (2437).
Disability Rights California provides representation for consumers of public programs who are disabled. Website publications include topics on health care, benefit programs, and In Home Supportive Services.
