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Delaware ADA + employment hiring law
Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act, 19 Del. C. § 711 et seq.. Enforced by Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act is codified at 19 Del. C. § 711 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs
Agency website: https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/industrial-affairs/
The Delaware DOL has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
4+ employees under 19 Del. C. § 710(7).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Delaware case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Delaware-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Delaware?
Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act, codified at 19 Del. C. § 711 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Delaware?
Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs. The Delaware DOL has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Delaware?
4+ employees under 19 Del. C. § 710(7).
How does Delaware interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Delaware employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. The Delaware DOL has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Delaware statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: 19 Del. C. § 711 et seq.. Agency: Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs at https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/industrial-affairs/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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