Chapter 11 Quiz

Civil Rights Act of 1991

Amended Title VII and gave victims of discrimination the right to a jury trial and possible damages.

Reverse Discrimination

Discriminating against members of a dominant or majority group (e.g. whites or males) usually as a result of policies designed to correct previous discrimination against minority or disadvantaged groups. • This policy has been at the center of many debates and lawsuits.

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

Ensures that employers doing business with the federal government comply with the nondiscrimination and affirmative action laws.

Affirmative Action

Policy designed to "right past wrongs" by increasing opportunities for minorities and women.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA

Protects workers 40 and over from employment and workplace discrimination in hiring, firing, promotion, layoff, compensation, benefits, job assignments and training.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

Requires employers to give applicants with physical or mental disabilities the same consideration for employment as people without disabilities.

1972 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (EEOA)

Strengthened the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). • Gave EEOC the right to issue workplace guidelines for acceptable employer conduct. • EEOC could mandate specific recordkeeping procedures. • EEOC was vested with the power of enforcement.

Human Resource Management

The process of determining human resource needs and then recruiting, selecting, developing, motivating, evaluating, compensating and scheduling employees to achieve organizational goals.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII prohibits discrimination in hiring, firing, compensation, apprenticeships, training, terms, conditions or privileges of employment based on: - Race - Religion - Creed - Sex - Age - National Origin