Gender Discrimination Gender discrimination often occurs in the workplace. It involves actions or statements that take place against an individual because of their gender. Individuals are protected against discrimination by state and federal laws. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 sets regulations for employers so that decisions made in the workplace are not based on race‚ skin‚ color‚ age‚ gender‚ religion‚ or national belief (expertlaw.com). Decisions such as hiring‚ promotions‚ or job
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ISSUE: Hooters management filed a lawsuit to compel Phillips to arbitrate a sexual claim that she threatened to take to court. According to Arbitration Act 9 U. S. C. §4‚ Phillips signed an agreement showing her acceptance to resolve all employment-related disagreement through arbitration. Should the courts compel Annette Phillips to consider arbitration? FACTS: On 25th of November 1994 and in April of 1995‚ all employees signed the document indication acceptance to arbitration as the primary mode
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Disney Movies: Are they right for children? Charmaine Tong There are many Disney movies which are targeting to entertain children‚ such as Shrek2 and Shrek3. However‚ are they suitable for children? Will the kids truly understand the meaning behind the story‚ or they just blindly follow what the stereotypes act in the fairy tale? In the theme of the Shrek 2‚ it conveys the message that‚ no matter what‚ you have to be true to yourself. Besides‚ inner beauty is more essential than
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ticket agent. (Bennett-Alexander) Refusing male for those positions was violent of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Southwest Airlines defended against by showing that they did it intentionally base on a bona fide occupational qualification ("BFOQ"). The process of gathering a union includes many steps. By the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)‚ union organizers collect authorization cards which allow union to represent the signer to deal with employer from a group of selective employee
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1. Caption and Procedural History In the case of Auto Workers V. Johnson Controls‚ the Plaintiffs brought a class action suit against Johnson Control in federal district courts over illegal sex discrimination under Title VII. The district court entered a summary judgment for Johnson Controls. The court of appeals affirmed the district court’s decision‚ leading the plaintiff to then appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. J. Blackmun delivered the opinion of the court in which Marshall‚ Stevens‚ O’Connor
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Socialization D) Compensation 8. An HR consultant advised the local bakery to ensure that the hiring process was job-related in case of a legal challenge by recommending they conduct a A) Job analysis B) Realistic job preview C) BFOQ D) All of the above 9. One disadvantage of beginning the recruitment process internally is that A) Referrals are not included B) The firm may not attract a diverse pool of applicants C) Expenses are increased D) This is not
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The strain theory states that deviance is more likely to occur when a gap exists between cultural goals and the ability to achieve these goals by legitimate means. To get a decent job in today’s society requires a college degree. The average four year degree is almost $10‚000 just for tuition. We are expected to start school at a young age‚ keep up with homework‚ extracurricular activities‚ chores‚ and keep a job to pay for future expenses. It is extremely hard to earn enough money to pay for your
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factors • drug testing rules • federal contractors and drug testing requirements • Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) • Employment at will – and exceptions • Racial hostile environment • Reverse discrimination • Affirmative Action • BFOQ • Hiring rules for age discrimination • Defamation • Slander • Libel • ECPA • Privacy Act of 1974 • retaliatory discharge • Drug free workplace act 1988 Short Answer questions: When answering the short answer questions‚ provide the answer
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As the Buffalo Wild Wings website famously states‚ “It all started with two guys driven by hunger ("Buffalo Wild Wings").” In the year of 1981 two men by the names of Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery made the move to the state of Ohio after previously residing in Buffalo‚ New York. After yearning for the famous buffalo wings they would normally find back home‚ these two gentlemen had no choice but to open a restaurant and share the delicious delight of Buffalo style chicken-wings they had only encountered
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An employer may however‚ have reason for use of a protected characteristic as being a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)‚ as it is permitted under the law for claims such as sex‚ religion‚ and national origin only. For example‚ when seeking a new officer‚ my office only open the position up to male applicants‚ as there was a dire need for a male officer to perform duties
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