Time and Money

Importance to Human Resources

Ð'* Legal requirements shape employment policies

Ð'* Consistent with goals of HRM

Ð'* Illegal acts incur significant financial costs

Ð'- Direct costs

Ð'- Indirect costs.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

LAW

Legal policy that members of U.S. society should have equal access to and treatment in employment.

Discrimination?

Ð'* Performance appraisal

Ð'- Distinguish between good & poor performers

Ð'* Supervisory behavior

Ð'- Cheery greeting to everyone else, barely acknowledges you

Ð'* Promotion policy

Ð'- Women never promoted to lead or supervisory position.

Discrimination

Defined

Ð'* To distinguish clearly or differentiate.

Illegal Discrimination

Ð'* Discriminatory action is taken

Ð'* Regarding an aspect of employment

Ð'* Toward a member of a protected class

Ð'* In violation of legislation

Ð'* Protected class Ð'- share a common characteristic as defined in legislation.

Covered Laws

Ð'* Title VII Ð'-Civil Rights Act of 1964

Ð'* Equal Pay Act (1963)(1972)Ð'...

Ð'* Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ð'* Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

Ð'* Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Title VII

Ð'* Prohibits Discrimination by:

Ð'- Employers Ð'- private/public sector

Ð'- Employment agencies

Ð'- Unions

Ð'* Based on:

Ð'- Race

Ð'- Color

Ð'- Religion

Ð'- Sex

Ð'- National Origin.

Title VII

Ð'* Coverage:

Ð'- Industry affecting commerce

Ð'* Affecting commerce Ð'- any activity that hinders or impacts

Ð'- 15 or more employees.

Unlawful Discrimination

Employment Aspects

Ð'* To fail or refuse to hire

Ð'* Or to discharge

Ð'* Or otherwise discriminate against

Ð'* With respect to:

Ð'- Compensation

Ð'- Terms

Ð'- Conditions

Ð'- Or privileges of employment.

Title VII

Ð'* Two basic categories of unlawful discrimination

Ð'- Disparate treatment

Ð'- Disparate (Adverse) impact.

Title VII

Disparate Treatment

Ð'* Deliberately treating