EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

1967 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Prohibits discrimination against candidates and employees age 40 and above, in terms of hiring, compensation, discharge and other major aspects of employment.

Sexual harassment is....

A form of discrimination, illegal and a violation of LAWA and City Policy that can get you discharged.

1991 Civil Rights Act of 1991

Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to strengthen and improve Federal civil rights laws, to provide for damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination, to clarify provisions regarding disparate impact actions, and for other purposes.

Employees with disabilities must....?

Be qualified to have the job.

The State pf California's Employment Discrimination Laws are overseen by?

Department of Fair Employment and Housing

An employee who is a biological man transitioning to a women (Transgender) may legally use ....

Either bathroom.

1993 Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Enforced by the Department of Labor, this Act requires employers to grant up to 12 work weeks of leave during any 12-month period for the birth of a child, and to care for the child; placement of a child with the employee through adoption or foster care, and to care for the child; to care for the employee's spouse, son, daughter, or parent with a serious health condition; a serious health condition which makes the employee unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of his or her job. This Act requires an employer to maintain the employee's existing level of coverage under a group health plan during the twelve work weeks and it requires the employer to take an employee back into the same or equivalent job upon his/her return.

What does EEO stand for?

Equal Employment Opportunity

Discrimination Laws are legislated by?

Local, Federal, and State governments.

Which status is not protected by California Law?

Parental Status

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does not protect an employees what?

Paycheck

If you are accused of discrimination, you should.....

Prepare yourself for interviews and gather any information you may have.

1964 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Prohibits discrimination in all employment practices because of RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, or NATIONAL ORIGIN. This Act established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, an agency that advises and assists persons and other agencies with alleged violations of the Title VII. Title VII prohibits not only overt discrimination, but also practices that are fair in form but discriminatory in operation.

1973 The Rehabilitation Act

Prohibits employment discrimination against otherwise qualified physically or mentally handicapped persons.

1990 Americans with Disabilities Act

Provides civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

1963 EQUAL PAY ACT

Requires equal pay for equal work in the same establishment for both sexes. Prohibits employers from paying employees of one sec less than employees of the opposite sex for equal work on jobs, the performance of which requires "equal skill, effort and responsibility", and which are performed under similar working conditions.

1993 California Family Rights Act (CFRA)

The California Family Rights Act was established to ensure secure leave rights for the birth, adoption, or foster-care placement of a child; the serious health condition of the employee's child, parent or spouse; or the employee's own serious health condition. Leave under this Act may total up to 12 work weeks in a 12-month period. It does not need to be taken in one continuous period of time. Upon granting a leave under CFRA, the employer must guarantee reinstatement to the same or comparable position.

1972 Equal Employment Opportunity Act

This Act amended the 1964 Civil Rights Act and expanded the investigative power of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to cover State and Local governments. The 1972 Amendments gave the EEOC the power to go directly to court to enforce the law. This Act specifics that an employer may not, because of a person's RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, or SEX: 1) Refuse to hire, 2) Discharge, 3) Harass, 4) Otherwise discriminate against an individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

1978 Pregnancy Discrimination Act

This Act prohibits employment discrimination against women on the bases of pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions. Such discrimination is considered an aspect of sex discrimination.

1959 Fair Employment and Housing Act - State of California

Used to be called Fair Employment Practice Act in 1980, prohibits all forms of employment discrimination based on age (40 and over). Ancestry, Color, Creed, Denial of Gamily and Medical Care Leave, Disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, Marital Status, Medical Condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), National Origin, Race Religion, Sex or Sexual Orientation. It establishes the Fair Employment and Housing Commission to adjudicate complaints of discrimination.

Discrimination - Definition

The practice or decision which intentionally or unintentionally results in unequal treatment.