Physical Handicap Antidiscrimination in Employment Act of 1979

Physical Handicap Antidiscrimination in Employment Act of 1979 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include discrimination of the physically handicapped as an unlawful employment practice. Permits such discrimination pursuant to a bona fide seniority of 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 physical handicap.

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