Chapter 3 Flashcards
(29 cards)
A process in which an employee files a complaint with the organization and a person or committee within the organization makes a decision regarding the complaint
Grievance System
A method of resolving conflict in which a neutral third party is asked to help the two parties reach an agreement
Mediation
A method of resolving conflicts in which a neutral third party is asked to choose which side is correct and in which side is correct and in which neither party is allowed to appeal the decision
Binding Arbitration
A method of resolving conflicts in which a neutral third party is asked to choose which side is correct but in which either party may appeal the decision
Nonbinding Arbitration
Any group of people for whom protective legislation has been passed
Protected Class
The amendment of the U.S. Constitution that mandates that the federal government may not deny a person equal protection under the law
Fifth Amendment
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution that mandates that no state may deny a person equal protection under the law
Fourteenth Amendments
According to Congress, the four races are
African American
European
Asian American
Native American Indian
Prohibit discrimination based on sex
The Civil Right Acts, as well as the Equal Pay Act of 1963
On the basis of the ___________, ____, and ____, as well as the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, it is illegal to discriminate against a person based on race
Civil Rights Acts of 1866, 1964, and 1991
A federal law that, with its amendments, forbids discrimination against an individual who is over the age of 40
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Discrimination against people with disabilities by the federal government or by federal contractor is forbidden by the
Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Discrimination against the disabled by any other employer with 15 or more employees is forbidden by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Disability is defined as:
- A physical and mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual
- A record of such impairment; or
- Being regarded as having such an impairment
A 1978 federal law protecting the rights of pregnant women
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A 1974 federal law that mandates the federal government contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and promote Vietnam-era veterans
Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)
A law passed in 2002 that increased the coverage of VEVRAA to include disabled veterans, veterans who have recently left the service, and veterans who participated in a U.S. military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded
Jobs for Veterans Act
A selection requirement that is necessary for the performance of job-related duties and for which there is no substitue.
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
An employment practice that results in members of a protected class being negatively affected at a higher rate than members of the majority class.
Adverse Impact
Usually determined by the four-fifths rule
Adverse Impact
When the selection ratio for on group (e.g. females) is less than 80% of the selection ratio for another group (e.g. males), adverse impact is said to exist
Four-fifths rule
The extent to which a test or measure taps a knowledge, skill, ability, behavior, or other characteristic needed to successfully perfom a job
Job Related
Extended Maternity Leave
Republic Act 11210
Anti-Sexual Harassment
Republic Act 7877
