Laws and Statutes to Battle Employment Discrimination
It was during the 1960s when the Civil Rights Movement commenced and the federal government in cooperation with the state governments passed several laws as an action against one of the foremost civil violations happening in the country ? employment discrimination. The laws that were enacted prevent any employer from making discriminating decisions against their employees.
According to the anti-employment discrimination laws, it is a violation to discriminate any employee for any grounds if it is not about the employee's performance or quality of work and the nature of the employee's personality.
The best-known anti-employment discrimination law
? Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII
- prohibits any employer who is employing a number of 15 or more employees from making discriminating policies or decisions based on the employee's gender, national origin, race, or religion
- Furthermore according to the Title VII, it is considered illegal for an employer to do the following actions against his / her employee on the basis of the aforementioned characteristics:
o Reject application o Deny training o Punish or chastise o Refuse to promote o Give lesser pay o Demote o Fire, retrench or lay off o Harass
- Moreover, it is considered illegal when an employer adopts a rule or practice that may have a "disparate impact" on a certain protected class. An example of this is the implementation of hiring policies that have a tendency of screening out women applicants or those belonging to minority group
Other kinds of discrimination under the Title VII
? One of the particular discrimination based on an employee's gender is the discrimination because of pregnancy.
? While it is illegal to discriminate against women and members of a minority group, discrimination against males and "white" applicants is also a violation of anti-discrimination laws.
This type of discrimination is usually regarded as "reverse discrimination."
? Equal Pay Act ? a federal law requiring any employer subject to the federal law on wage and hour policies, the Fair Labor Standards Act to give equal wage rates to employees, male or female who are performing the same kind of work or "equal work." Differences in pay may be based on seniority, quality of work and other factors as long as it is not because of the employee's sex.
? Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) ? prevents any kind of discrimination against applicants or employees aged 40 years old and above. This law applies to employers hiring 20 employees and above.
? Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act ? a law against the discrimination of disabled persons by employers hiring 15 employees or more
? Immigration Reform and Control Act ? any employer with 3 employees or more has committed a violation of this law if he or she discriminates against a legal or "intended" citizen of U.S. because of his/her national origin.
Many other anti-discrimination laws are implemented within municipalities, counties, and states, which apply to any kind of employer, indicating additional protection from discrimination to other classes like lesbians, gays, those receiving welfare, married or unmarried persons, and even those with children.
Know more about the important laws and statutes against employment discrimination by visiting Los Angeles website at http://www.mesrianilaw.com/Employment-Discrimination.html
Employment Articles:
JWT Employment Communications Continues Support of Human Capital Institute's "Employer Branding" Initiatives
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and JWT Employment Communications, an award-winning advertising, communications and consulting firm, announced today that the agency has renewed its sponsor of HCI's Employer Branding learning and research track. The track is one of several topics addressed in HCI's Talent Strategy community of interest, a community HCI considers critical to organizations working to build competitive advantage.
Profiles International Helps Organizations Improve Employment Hiring Odds by Offering Free Job Match Assessment
Profiles International announced today a special promotion for companies wanting to improve the quality of their hiring decisions. For a limited time, Profiles is inviting these companies to try a free online assessment with an existing employee or job candidate. This offer is part of Profiles' effort to help organizations increase the effectiveness of their employment hiring practices and improve employee engagement.
Self-Employment: Do you know the Difference between Rates and Wages
The difference between rates and wages is not always clear to newly self-employed people and their wage-earning clients.Both look similar on the surface; both are expressed in dollars and cents per hour.
Benefits Of Work At Home And Self-employment
When we start a work at home business there are dreams of working in our pajamas, sleeping late, and retiring early. Most of these expectations fall outside of reality. However, there are some tangible advantages like moving to the cottage for the summer, and working on your laptop from the dock. Property investors and tourism writers can travel the world ? tax free.
Career Jobs and Employment
Individual dreams vary. But a common dream is to have a rewarding Career Jobs and Employment. What it takes to have a satisfying Career Jobs and Employment? Once you finish your education, it is important that you get a break, in fact the right break. The journey begins from the campus itself. The campus recruitment cell may assist you to get a placement. If that doesnt happen with you, you are out in the sun to find a Bunyan tree. You have to hunt for the Career Jobs and Employment.
MedZilla.com Releases its November Employment Outlook Numbers for Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Science
In the month of November, employer searches for clinical research associates increased sharply, while most other positions remained flat in both supply and demand. The MedZilla.com Employment Report analyzes the numbers for November 2007 and announces the findings.
Oilfield Forum - Employment Opportunities & So Much More
When most people think of oilfield professionals, they think of drillers and other well site workers. But did you know that the oilfield industry is also made up of scientists, researchers, marketing professionals, and transporters? There are oilfield jobs to suit every interest - from finding well sites, to developing safer and more efficient drilling techniques, to finding new ways to protect the environment. Engineers play a huge part in the industry. And, of course, the drillers are indispensable.
Novotus Predicts Rise of RPO Services in 2008: High Employment Rates Not Adversely Affected by Housing Bust
HR professionals expecting increased hiring shortages and challenges throughout 2008.
New DVD Teaches Seven Deadly Sins of Employment Law to CEOs
M. Lee Smith Publishers releases training video, ideal for HR directors wary of discussing the topic with executives. Leading corporate attorney explains harassment, retaliation, wage & hour, and other expensive mistakes C-level managers can make.
Imprintink.com Owner Invited to Speak at Self Employment in the Arts (SEA) Conference
Invited to speak at North Central Colleges annual conference: imprintink.coms owner shares tips on the business of being a freelance graphic artist and web designer.
Profiles Incorporated, a Global Leader in Talent Management and Employment Assessments, will be a Featured Exhibitor and Educator at the 14th Annual M
Profiles Incorporated, a global leader in talent management and employment assessments, will be a featured exhibitor and educator at the 14th Annual Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants Management and Business Advisors Conference June 23 - 24, 2008 in Minneapolis, MN.
ResTrust Strengthens Resources for Employment Background Check, Resume Certification Services by Teaming up with Peak Performance Coach Doug Hirschhor
An employment background check will soon merge one man’s strengths with the ideas of ethics, innovation and peak performance as two Innovators in their Respective Fields Join Forces to create an improved employment screening process, announces Jared I. Fletcher, founder and CEO of ResTrust.
The Stress Interview - Employment Interviews Under Fire
Everybody in an interview process wants to get that job and be hired It may be the income, or extra income, that you want or need
JobsInVT.com’s State Employment Index: Job Growth Strengthens as More Health Care Industry Jobs Posted in August
JobsInVT.com has a unique position in the job board market and the company is able to extract data from the web sites and follow employment trends. This information may be helpful for recruiters and job seekers.
Seyfarth Shaw's Labor and Employment Department in Los Angeles Welcomes Jon D. Meer as Partner
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America?s leading full-service law firms, today announced that Jon D. Meer has joined its Los Angeles office as a partner in the firm?s Labor and Employment law Department. Meer joins Seyfarth Shaw from DLA Piper where we was a partner.