Employment Discrimination Discussion - EEOC
Choose one of the types of employment discrimination and explore the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website to address the following:
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The specific type of discrimination (sex, race, religion, disability, et cetera) and the legislation that prohibits it.
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The types of organizations that fall within the law’s requirements.
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What employment actions are prohibited by the legislation.
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Who is protected by the legislation.
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What damages or court ordered reparations are available to a successful party in a lawsuit.
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Provide a related example of a decided case or a settlement from the EEOC Newsroom or the Internet. Was justice served? Explain.
Response Guidelines
Read and respond to at least two other learners, providing comments and questions that encourage critical thinking and insight. Your responses should extend the discussion and stimulate other learners to clarify, strengthen, and extend their dialogue.
Required Internet and External Resources
U.S. Department of Education. (n.d.). Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Links to an external site. https://www.ed.gov/
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.). Summary of the HIPAA privacy rule.Links to an external site. https://www.hhs.gov/
Discrimination by type
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, (n.d.).