TELS 3345 Chapter 3: Chapter 3
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Equal employment opportunity: eeo; the treatment of individuals in all aspects of employment-hiring, promotion, training, etc. -in a fair and nonbiased manner. Unemployment relief act: prohibited employment discrimination on account of race, color, or creed. Executive order 8802, equal employment for workers employed by firms awarded. Protected classes: individuals of a minority race, women, older people, and those with disabilities who are covered by fed laws on eeo. Illegal to discriminate against people in terms of the pay, employee benefits, and pension they earn based on gender when do equal work. Doesn"t violate when difference in wage is based on seniority systems, merit considerations, or workers" quantity or quality of production. Bona fide occupational qualification: bfoq; suitable defense against a discrimination charge only when age, religion, sex, or national origin is an actual qualification for performing the job. Business necessity: a work-related practice that is necessary to the safe and efficient operation of an org.