MIE 330 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Vocational Rehabilitation Act Of 1973, Equal Employment Opportunity, Pregnancy Discrimination Act
17 Nov 2017
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Providing equal employment opportunity and a safe workplace. Equal employment opportunity (eeo) condition in which all individuals have an equal chance for employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin. Federal government"s efforts in this area include: legislation. Civil rights act of 1866 granted all persons same property rights as white citizens. Civil rights act of 1871 granted all citizens right to sue in federal court if they feel they have been deprived of some civil right. Men and women in an organization doing the same work must be paid equally. Equal is defined in terms of skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions. Applies to organizations that employ 15 or more. Prohibits discrimination against workers who are over the age of 40. Age discrimination complaints make up a large percentage of complaints filed with eeoc. Covered organizations must engage in affirmative action for individuals with disabilities.
