Hrm Management Practices

In brief: This chapter gives a history of equal opportunity legislation, outlines defenses against discrimination allegations, gives examples of discriminatory practices, describes the EEOC enforcement process and suggests proactive programs.

interesting issues: Affirmative Action programs have come under fire in recent years, even by some members of protected groups. A very critical issue is whether Affirmative Action represents a "leg up" assistance for those who have been historically discriminated against, or if it becomes a "crutch" that hinders their motivation and ability to compete and perform. While this is a delicate and potentially volatile issue, helping students be able to see and understand both sides of the argument will help them understand the depth of these issues.

Lecture Outline

I. Equal Employment Opportunity 1964-1991

A. Background

B. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

1. Says it is unlawful:

a. to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge an individual or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his/her compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. b. to limit, segregate, or classify his/her employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive any individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect his/her status as an employee, because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

2. Who does Title VII Cover?

a. all public or private employers of 15 or more persons b. all private and public educational institutions c. the federal, state, and local governments d. public and private employment agencies e.