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Examples of Gender, Sex & Racial Discrimination
Examples of gender, sex and racial discrimination include consistently hiring employees of a given race or providing unequal opportunities to one gender and not the other. Find out how these types of...
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Racial Discrimination in Hiring Practices
For many years, personal prejudice and discrimination have provided major impediments to qualified men and women of color obtaining jobs and earning promotions in the workplace. To address this issue,...
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How to Identify Race Discrimination on the Job
Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act prohibits an employer from denying you employment or promotion, subjecting you to harassment or other actions because of your race. The agency which enforces...
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The History of Diversity Training
The end of legal segregation and discrimination in the 1960s left many Americans with the newfound hope of achieving equal opportunities in ways that were formerly denied. But achieving true equality...
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Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
Racial discrimination in the workplace has been a challenging issue for the United States since awareness rose in the 1960s. Blacks and other minority workers have faced intimidation, harassment and...
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Cultural Diversity in Bankruptcy Law
When speaking of bankruptcy law and cultural diversity, culture can take on many meanings. These differences hinder the way in which the relationship between culture and bankruptcy can be defined in...
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Diversity-Training Tips
It is important that persons of all backgrounds feel comfortable in their work or learning environment. Environments that foster diversity attract a broad range of applicants, making it easier to find...
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What Are the Signs of Racial Profiling?
Racial profiling is generally a term used in law enforcement suggesting that race is the sole or most dominant reason a person is suspected of a crime. It is not considered racial profiling when a...
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Topics for EEO Counselor Training
The EEOC, or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, enforces employment discrimination laws through the federal government. A wide range of training programs include technical assistance...
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Can Title VII Override an Employment Contract?
Employers are bound by contractual commitments and Federal law. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of "race, color, religion, sex, or national origin."
View ArticleCan I Have Age Discrimination If My Position Is Eliminated?
The reasoning behind job elimination is often varied, but, by law, positions cannot be cut due to gender, race, religion or age.
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How to Negotiate an EEO Discrimination Settlement
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers three ways to voluntarily resolve charges: mediation, settlement and conciliation. Each of these methods is confidential, avoids an admission...
View ArticleHow ADA Laws Changed Hiring Practices
The ADA is the Americans with Disabilities Act. Its purpose is to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in employment in the public and private sectors. Naturally, the ADA has a...
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FEHA Rules on Age Discrimination
The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) of California protects against all forms of discrimination in the workplace and in the housing market. One of the forms of discrimination they protect against...
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Regulations on Disability Rights in Employment
The rights of disabled workers are protected by federal law. Employers are responsible for accommodating disabled applicants and employees. Employers who fail to abide by anti-discrimination laws run...
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Discrimination Against Tattoos in the Workplace
In 2010, 10 percent of all Americans had at least one tattoo, and 33 percent of those aged 25 to 30 are tattooed, according to the Working World website. Know your company's policy on tattoos;...
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Discrimination of the Elderly in the Workplace
Between 2007 and 2010, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, saw a 17 percent increase in the number of age discrimination complaints, according to a report at its website.
View ArticleAre Employers Required to Provide Handicapped Parking?
President George H.W. Bush stood up for disabled Americans' rights in 1990 when he signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law requires employers to provide equal opportunities...
View ArticleWhat Is a Targeted Disability When Applying for a Federal Job?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against people with disabilities. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) maintains a list of nine "targeted...
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How to Properly Respond to an Inaccurate Negative Performance Review That...
Performance reviews are meant to be constructive critiques of an employee's work. At their best, they praise the strong points of an employee's performance, while suggesting areas that could be...
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