Chapter 5 Flashcards
Accomodate
to eliminate or adjust requirements or conditions to enable a person to carry out the essential duties of an activity or job
Accomodation
the place where people live
Affirmative Action
giving advantages to groups who have been discriminated against in the past
Bona fide occupational requirement
a qualification that would normally be discrimination, but is necessary for proper job performance
Complainant
the person making allegations of discrimination
Concilation
bringing conflicting parties to a resolution of their differences
Constructive Discrimination
policies inadvertently excluding individuals , resulting in discrimination
Direct Discrimination
overt act of discrimination
Discrimination
making distinctions between people and treating them differently on a basis other than individual merit
Facilities
areas or buildings for public use
Gravamen
most serious part of an accusation
Harrasment
persistent behavior violating human rights
Human rights
right to receive equal treatment, be free from discrimination and harassment, access to places, services and oppurtunities
Human rights code
legal documents protecting people from prohibited discrimination
Mediation
an ADR process where a third party works with parties in a dispute to reach an agreement
Poisoned Environment
Unpleasant atmosphere created by the negative behavior of others
Predjudice
opinion based on stereotypes or poor information
Prima Facie
legally sufficient to establish a fact or case unless disproved by evidence
Respondent
party responding to an appeal
Sexual Harassment
unwelcome sexual advances
Stereotyping
having judgement on a group of people
Undue Hardship
result of a change leading to economic hardships, or health and safety risks that outweigh the benefits of accommodating someone
