Reference no: EM131116429
Major federal equal employment opportunity laws have attempted to correct social problems of interest to particular groups of workers, called protected classes. Defined broadly, these include individuals of a minority race, women, older people, and those with physical or mental disabilities. Separate federal laws cover each of these classes. Choose one of the Federal laws listed below and summarize that law, including when it took effect, the implications of the law, protections under the law, and to whom it applies. Also, indicate any recommendation you would have for changing or improving that current law.
a) Equal Pay Act of 1963
b) Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964
c) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
d) Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972
e) Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
f) Civil Rights Act of 1991
g) Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994
|
What retail selling price should be set for each hammer
: A hardware store bought a gross (12 dozen) of hammers, paying $602.40 for the total order. The retailer estimated operating expenses for this product to be 35% of sales, and wanted a net profit of 5% of sales. The retailer expected no markdowns. What..
|
|
While on your way into your office building
: While on your way into your office building, you observe that the sidewalks are in need of repair. You believe these may present a safety issue. . What do you believe are the main safety concerns? . What would you advise? What features could make you..
|
|
Experience rating using examples from unemployment insurance
: Explain the concept of experience rating using examples from unemployment insurance. Would the same concept apply to workers’ compensation? Using the Internet, find out if experience rating plays a role in insurance coverage. Some experts argue that ..
|
|
Describe the culture of the hotel organization
: Describe the culture of the Ritz-Carlton hotel organization. What are the key features of the culture? Explain the Ritz-Carlton philosophy of selecting employees to build their capabilities for proficient strategy execution. How did the Ritz-Carlton ..
|
|
Major federal equal employment opportunity laws
: Major federal equal employment opportunity laws have attempted to correct social problems of interest to particular groups of workers, called protected classes. Defined broadly, these include individuals of a minority race, women, older people, and t..
|
|
Assuming poisson arrivals and exponential service times
: Agan Interior Design provides home and office decorating assistance to its customers. In normal operation, an average of 2.9 customers arrive each hour. One design consultant is available to answer customer questions and make product recommendations...
|
|
Explain how CAPM assists in measuring both risk and return
: Explain how the CAPM assists in measuring both risk and return. Explain how the CAPM assists in calculating the weighted average costs of capital (WACC) and its components. Illustrate why some managers have difficulty applying the Capital Asset Prici..
|
|
Egocentrism-sociocentrism-stereotyping or relativism
: Which of these barriers to critical thinking cause people to make the most serious errors in their thinking—egocentrism, sociocentrism, stereotyping, or relativism? Give examples to support your answer. If possible, use examples from your experience ..
|
|
Social responsibility as effective competitive strategy
: Evaluate the likelihood of traditional corporations using social responsibility as an effective competitive strategy. Specify at least one (1) way that a company with which you are familiar can use (or has used) social responsibility as a competitive..
|