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Title: The Business Case for EEO


1
The Business Case for EEO
  • Validate human resources practices
  • Class action
  • Back pay remedies
  • Invitation to EEOC involvement

2
Major Legislation
  • Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1871
  • Equal Pay Act of 1963
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
  • Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
  • Civil Rights Act of 1991
  • EEOC resources http//www.eeoc.gov/

3
Historical Interpretations of Title VII
  • Evil Intent
  • Denial of Equal Treatment
  • Adverse Impact
  • What is adverse impact?
  • What is business necessity?

4
Human Practices Covered
  • Promotion and transfer policies
  • Hiring
  • Recruiting
  • Appplications for special training
  • Performance appraisal
  • Termination and layoffs
  • Availability of benefits

5
Reverse Discrimination Key Rulings
  • Bakke Decision
  • illegal to use fixed quotas
  • Communication workers vs. EEOC
  • minority status may be one of many factors
    considered in making decisions

6
In case of a complaint...
  • Documents facts as quickly as possible
  • Investigate thoroughly
  • Create a permanent record
  • Avoid any discussions with complainant that could
    be construed as retaliatory for filing a charge
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