Question

1. Tell me about 2 types of Employment Discrimination – i.e. type of discrimination, what laws protect Employees, what Employers must do/do not under those law, etc. (6 PTS)

Answer 1

Employment discrimination happens when an employee or job applicant is treated unfavorably because of his or her race, skin color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, or age.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful to discriminate in hiring, discharge, promotion, referral, and other facets of employment, on the basis of color, race, religion, sex, or national origin.1 This is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

In addition, federal contractors and subcontractors must take affirmative action to guarantee equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Executive Order 11246 is enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

Sex discrimination occurs when individuals are treated differently based on their sexual or gender identity. Currently, laws are in place to protect workers against discrimination based on their sex, but some gender identities are not protected under these laws. For example, many transgender individuals find they are not adequately protected under existing legislation.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, employers may not turn away qualified professionals due to a serious disability. In fact, many employers may be required to provide reasonable accommodations for a disabled hire. The document covers businesses with more than 15 employees