XXX
HCS/430 – Legal Issues in Health Care: Regulations and Compliance
University of Phoenix
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY: I certify that the attached paper is my original work and has not previously been submitted by me or anyone else for any class. I further declare I have cited all sources from which I used language, ideas, and information, whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased, and that any assistance of any kind, which I received while producing this paper, has been acknowledged in the References section. I have obtained written permission from the copyright holder for any trademarked material, logos, or images from the Internet or other sources. I further agree that my name typed on the line below is intended to have, and shall have, the same validity as my handwritten signature. XXX
Employee Handbook Non-Discrimination
Introduction
The term Non Discrimination is more used in the workplace of most companies. The Employment Non Discrimination Act provides basic protection against workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The ENDA applies to congress and federal government employees of state and local government positions. The ENDA prohibits public and private employers, employment agencies and labor unions from using a person’s sexual orientation or gender as a basis for employment decision for hiring, firing, promotion or compensation. In September 2009, 87% of the Fortune 500 companies had implemented the non discrimination policies (Human Rights Campaign).
What Non – Discrimination issues should be addressed?
All non – discrimination issues should be addressed to any employee upon hire. Non – Discrimination issues should establish a strong effective procedure of policies and procedures that affect each person that is employed. If a complaint is made all internal solutions should be followed in a step by step order. The steps should include a sit down talk with
References: County of Butte. (2009). Non-Discrimination. Retrieved December 1, 2010, from http://www.buttecounty.net/Footer/Non-Discrimination.aspx Human Rights Campaign; Employment Non-Discrimination Act; Last updated: Friday, February 26, 2010; Retrieved December 1, 2010; www.hrc.org/issues/workplace/enda.asp Kyle W. Luthans, Sandra A. Lebsack, & Richard R. Lebsack. (2008). Positivity in healthcare: relation of optimism to performance. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 22(2), 178-88. Retrieved December 1, 2010, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 1487919431). Mathews, Michael (2006, June 3). Management and motivation. AssociatedContent; Business and Finance. Retrieved Decembers 1, 2010, from www.associatedcontent.article/55371/managment_and_motivation.html.