Essay About Legal Requirements Shape Employment Policies And Members Of U.S. Society

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Importance to Human Resources
Legal requirements shape employment policies
Consistent with goals of HRM
Illegal acts incur significant financial costs
Direct costs
Indirect costs.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
Legal policy that members of U.S. society should have equal access to and treatment in employment.
Discrimination?
Performance appraisal
Distinguish between good & poor performers
Supervisory behavior
Cheery greeting to everyone else, barely acknowledges you
Promotion policy
Women never promoted to lead or supervisory position.
Discrimination
Defined
To distinguish clearly or differentiate.
Illegal Discrimination
Discriminatory action is taken
Regarding an aspect of employment
Toward a member of a protected class
In violation of legislation
Protected class Ð- share a common characteristic as defined in legislation.
Covered Laws
Title VII Ð-Civil Rights Act of 1964
Equal Pay Act (1963)(1972)Ð
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Title VII
Prohibits Discrimination by:
Employers Ð- private/public sector
Employment agencies
Unions
Based on:
Race
Color
Religion
National Origin.
Title VII
Coverage:
Industry affecting commerce
Affecting commerce Ð- any activity that hinders or impacts
15 or more employees.
Unlawful Discrimination
Employment Aspects
To fail or refuse to hire
Or to discharge
Or otherwise discriminate against
With respect to:
Compensation
Terms
Conditions
Or privileges of employment.
Title VII
Two basic categories of unlawful discrimination
Disparate treatment
Disparate (Adverse) impact.
Title VII
Disparate Treatment
Deliberately treating