The Federal Employment Act was a piece of legislation in the United States of America that was repealed some time in the early 21st century. Suspension of the legislation occurred sometime before 2024 and was followed by the creation of Sanctuary Districts in many cities of that nation and around the world. This trend eventually made unemployment an essentially illegal condition.

Reinstatement of the act was one of the key demands of residents of Sanctuary District A during the Bell Riots. (DS9: "Past Tense, Part II")