Chapter 3- The Law
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- EEOA
- Equal Employment Opportunity Act-makes it illegal to discriminate against people based on religion, race, color, sex, or national origin.
- EOE
- Equal Opportunity Employer- ALL employers are this, but some put EOE in ads to stress their committment to a diverse workplace
- discrimination
- holding something against someone
- Equal Pay Act
- equal pay for equal work (for men and women)
- 4 Reasons people can be paid different amounts when doing the same job
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length of time with the company
experience
training/ education
productivity (how well they work) - ADA
- Americans with Disabilities Act- makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone with a disability
- Age Discrimination Act
- makes it illegal to not hire or promote someone because of their age
- Famly and Medical Leave Act
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-Having or caring for a new baby
-Adopting a child or ading a foster child to the family
-caring for a sick child, spouse or parent - Three types of harassment and examples
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Physical- unwanted contacted
Verbal- swearing, name calling, unwanted comments
Actions- the finger, sign language, making fun of somebody - If you are being harassed
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1. Remain professional
2. Speak to the offender
3. Record the facts
4. Report it if it continues. (Supervisor, union rep, human resources, file a lawsuit)