Equal Employment Opportunity for the Handicapped Act of 1979

Equal Employment Opportunity for the Handicapped Act of 1979 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include discrimination against the handicapped as an unlawful employment practice. Permits such discrimination pursuant to a bona fide seniority or merit system or as a bona fide occupational qualification.

Authorizes courts to order the hiring or reinstatement or paying of back pay to anyone discriminated against on the basis of their handicap.

Prohibits discrimination in Federal employment of the handicapped. Authorizes civil actions for such discrimination.