EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT Definition: Equal Employment Opportunity guaranties employees a fair treatment. This means that employers cannot discriminate against employees on the basis of age‚ race‚ sex‚ creed‚ religion‚ color‚ or national origin. Equal Opportunity applies to employment practices such as hiring‚ upgrading‚ demotion‚ transfer‚ recruitment‚ advertising‚ layoff‚ termination‚ rates of pay or other forms of compensation‚ selection for training‚ job assignments‚ accessibility‚ working
Premium Discrimination
The Equal opportunities rule is sometimes confused with the fairness doctrine because this doctrine‚ "never said that opposing views were entitled to equal time‚" (366)‚ as the Equal opportunities rule mandates. The Fairness Doctrine was a regulation of the State ’s Federal Communications Commission which required broadcast licensees to present controversial issues of public importance‚ and to present such issues in an honest‚ equal and balanced manner. The‚ "equal {opportunities} rule {basically}
Premium First Amendment to the United States Constitution Obscenity Supreme Court of the United States
Issues of Equal Opportunity (EO) in employment have been dealt with in varying ways throughout Australia’s history. This paper will discuss the meaning of EO‚ and how the terms ‘equity’ and ‘equality’ are an important aspect of understanding how EO can be interpreted differently within the workplace. This discussion will also include the theories behind equality‚ such as the liberal view‚ and the radical view of equality‚ the paper will then go on to discuss the merits and criticisms of some of the
Premium Employment Discrimination Law
We often choose to believe that America is a country of equal opportunity and that everyone has equal opportunities to succeed just like any other American. We pride ourselves on our so called “melting pot” of culture and diversity‚ but in all reality this is a facade and the United States of America is far more stereotypical than we care to admit. We put limits on those that are considered “different” or “abnormal” creating incredibly difficult obstacles that the common American doesn’t even consider
Premium United States Race Racism
own rights. Like any individual‚ children have rights to shelter‚ food and education. They too should be treated fairly and equally. Many a times‚ we have failed to recognise these needs and as adults‚ we think we know best for the child. If we are able to recognise these rights‚ it will greatly assist in a child’s development both emotionally and spiritually. According to Bruce and Meggit (2002)‚ "equality of opportunity means opening up access for every child and family to full participation
Premium Human rights Discrimination Early childhood education
paycheck to paycheck‚ issues that address equal opportunity come to mind. Equal opportunity is a myth that exists in America‚ especially when these four factors come into play: education‚ gender‚ race‚ and family wealth. America is the place where everyone is equal and everyone has equal individual opportunities. That is what the public is made to think; it is a false belief. Most people who are poor are not well educated. Our nation is one that success is factored by education‚ so these people are
Premium Poverty High school Equals sign
relationships from a legal perspective. It first defines what an employer is‚ along with the rights and obligations of being an employer. The employer may acquire people to work for it in the form of employees‚ independent contractors‚ and temporary employees. Legal meanings and implications for each of these terms are provided. For many reasons‚ the employment relationship has become increasingly regulated. Reasons for the myriad laws and regulations affecting the employment relationship are suggested. Then
Premium Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Law Regulation
TDA 2.4 Equal Opportunities. Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity. Current Legislations Children Act 1989 – Protecting children’s welfare and to provide services according to the specific needs of children.Human rights act 1998 – specifies and enforces the rights of individuals and if these rights are affected actions can be taken to rectify the situation.Race Relations (amendment) Act 2000 – put in place as an organisation
Free Discrimination
attempting to correct discrimination in the workplace passed the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. This act protects individual rights and promotes employment opportunities and fairness for everyone within the workplace (Klingner & Nalbandian‚ 1998‚ p. 158). This act should have eliminated gender bias and pay inequities‚ but has it accomplished its goal? Are employment opportunities and promotion opportunities fair and equal to everyone? Does gender bias and pay inequities still exist in 2000
Premium Gender Employment Discrimination
Current Issues IPL: Boon or Bane? IPL was started with much fanfare in 2008. It was regarded as the next big thing in cricket. Under the able guidance of Lalit Modi‚ it started off really well. It was inspired by the highly popular EPL (English Premier League). Since its inception‚ it has caught the eyes of players and viewers alike. It brought Bollywood and corporates under one roof. It resulted in a huge amount of money being poured into the game. Presence of Bollywood stars during matches raised
Premium United Progressive Alliance Indian National Congress Political party