Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
Consumer Services Guide (CSG) Edition
The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the 'Guide', some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.Listings for the City of Washington
These are the results for consumer specific consumer resources for DC. The listing is grouped by primary service category, then sorted alphabetically.
- Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - DOL
The mission of ESA is to enhance the welfare and protect the rights of American workers. As an enforcement and benefit delivery Agency, ESA is composed of four major programs: 1. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs 2. Office of Labor-Management Standards 3. Office of Workers' Compensation Programs 4. Wage and Hour Division (Washington, DC) - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
EEOC enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Equal Pay Act; prohibitions against discrimination affecting individuals with disabilities in the federal sector; sections of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination… (Washington, DC) - Health Research Group (HRG)
A division of Public Citizen, HRG works for protection against unsafe foods, drugs, medical devices, and workplaces, and advocates for greater consumer control over personal health decisions. A monthly Health Letter and a monthly letter on prescription drugs are available. (Washington, DC) - National Coalition for Consumer Education (NCCE)
NCCE is a coalition coordinated by the National Consumers League. It develops and provides educational materials and resources to consumer educators through a network of state coordinators. The coaltiion sponsors LifeSmarts, a game-show competition open to all teens in the United States who are in the 9th through 12th grade. (Washington, DC) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - DOL
A division of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA regulates health and safety in the workplace. This site offers information, tips and fact sheets about workplace safety, including information on ergonomics. (Washington, DC) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - DOL
A division of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA regulates health and safety in the workplace. This site offers information, tips and fact sheets about workplace safety, including information on ergonomics. (Washington, DC) - Office of Disability Employment Policy - DOL
In the FY2001 Department of Labor appropriation, Congress approved an Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) to be headed by an Assistant Secretary. ODEP's mission is to provide leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. ODEP is a federal agency in the Department of Labor. Its customers include: * Individuals with disabilities and their families * Private employers and their employees… (Washington, DC) - Office of Public Affairs - DOL
(Washington, DC) - Veteran's Employment and Training Service - DOL
VETS provides Veterans with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century work force by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified Veterans. (Washington, DC) - Women's Bureau - DOL
The Women's Bureau covers work issues such as sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and family and medical leave, and dependent care (child and/or elder care) policies. (Washington, DC)