Ch. 3 Flashcards
the treatment of individuals in all aspects of employment - hiring, promotion, training, etc. - in a fair and nonbiased manner
equal employment opportunity (EEO)
individuals of a minority race, women, older people, and those with disabilities who are covered by federal laws on equal employment opportunity
protected classes
suitable defense against a discrimination charge only when age, religion, sex, or national origin is an actual qualification for performing the job
bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)
a work-related practice that is necessary to the safe and efficient operation of an organization
business necessity
at attempt by employers to adjust, without undue hardship, the working conditions or schedules of employees with disabilities or religious preferences
reasonable accommodation
any person who (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the person’s major life activities, (2) has a record of such impairment, or (3) is regarded as having such impairment
disabled individual
state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity that are often more comprehensive than federal laws and apply to small employers
fair employment practices (FEPs)
unwelcome advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature in the working environment
sexual harassment
a procedural document published in the Federal Register to help employers comply with federal regulations against discriminatory actions
Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
a concept that refers to the rejection of a significantly higher percentage of a protected class for employment, placement, or promotion when compared with the successful, nonprotected class
adverse impact
a rule of thumb followed by the EEOC in determining adverse impact for use in enforcement proceedings
four-fifths rule
a situation in which protected class members receive unequal treatment or are evaluated by different standards
disparate treatment
a process of classifying protected-class member by number and by the type of job they hold within the organization
workforce utilization analysis
a discrimination complaint filed with the EEOC by employees or job applicants
charge form
a policy that goes beyond equal employment opportunity by requiring organizations to comply with the law and correct any past discriminatory practices by increasing the numbers of minorities and women in specific positions
affirmative action
