The chapter concludes with coverage of diversity training including the components of diversity training, mixed results, and the backlash against this type of training. Chapter Outline I. The of Equal Employment Opportunity Nature employment opportunity (EEO) means that employment decisions must be made on the basis of job requirements and worker qualifications. Unlawful discrimination occurs when those decisions are made on the basis ofprotected characteristics such as the race, age, sex, disability, or religion of the worker. Under federal, state, and local laws employers are prohibited from considering the following factors in making hiring and other employment decisions: Age Color Disability Genetic information Marital status (some states) Military status or experience National origin Pregnancy Race Religion Sexual orientation (some states and cities) These categories are considered protected characteristics under EEO laws and regulations. All workers are provided equal protection; the laws do not favor some groups over others. Equal employment opportunity is a broad-reaching concept that essentially requires employers to make status-blind employment decisions.Most employersare required to comply with equal employment opportunity laws.Affirmative action means that an employer takes proactive measures to increase the number of women and minorities in the workforce. The objective of affirmative action plans is to compensate for past patterns of discrimination. Federal contractors are required to implement and maintain affirmative action plans. A. Sources of Regulation and Enforcement
The chapter concludes with coverage of diversity training including the components of diversity training, mixed results, and the backlash against this type of training. Chapter Outline I. The Nature of Equal Employment Opportunity employment opportunity (EEO) means that employment decisions must be made on the basis of job requirements and worker qualifications. Unlawful discrimination occurs when those decisions are made on the basis ofprotected characteristics such as the race, age, sex, disability, or religion of the worker. Under federal, state, and local laws employers are prohibited from considering the following factors in making hiring and other employment decisions: Age Color Disability Genetic information Marital status (some states) Military status or experience National origin Pregnancy Race Religion Sexual orientation (some states and cities) These categories are considered protected characteristics under EEO laws and regulations. All workers are provided equal protection; the laws do not favor some groups over others. Equal employment opportunity is a broad-reaching concept that essentially requires employers to make status-blind employment decisions.Most employersare required to comply with equal employment opportunity laws.Affirmative action means that an employer takes proactive measures to increase the number of women and minorities in the workforce. The objective of affirmative action plans is to compensate for past patterns of discrimination. Federal contractors are required to implement and maintain affirmative action plans. A. Sources of Regulation and Enforcement
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