You may already know why it’s important to have an organizational culture of equality, but it’s also crucial to understand the laws that define what…
You may already know why it’s important to have an organizational culture of equality, but it’s also crucial to understand the laws that define what workplace equality is. People can sometimes feel tempted to make important career decisions based on how they feel about someone, which isn’t always fair or legal. After this course, you’ll understand how to treat people with respect in a way that follows the law.
You’ll become more aware of practices that negatively impact a specific group or exclude some workers from receiving a benefit. We’ll help you understand what may make people feel that an employer has treated them poorly. You’ll learn about how those whose employment rights have been violated can file a complaint through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. We also discuss local and state laws to take into consideration.
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Equal Employment Opportunity Laws to help your workplace treat everyone fairly.
Learning Objectives:
- Define equal opportunity laws
- Learn who oversees employment laws
- Discover equal opportunity compliance needs
What You'll Learn
- Define equal employment opportunity laws and what workplace equality means
- Identify discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace
- Discover who oversees employment laws, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Explain key federal laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the ADEA, the ADA, and GINA
- Recognize equal opportunity compliance needs, including state and local laws and organizational guidelines
- Apply practices to review, revise, and form policy while educating employees and maintaining compliance
Key Takeaways
- Understanding the laws that define workplace equality helps employers treat people with respect in a way that follows the law.
- Making career decisions based on how you feel about someone is not always fair or legal.
- Employees whose employment rights have been violated can file a complaint through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- Compliance requires considering federal laws as well as local and state laws and the organization's own guidelines.
- The course covers the fundamentals of Equal Employment Opportunity Laws to help a workplace treat everyone fairly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this Equal Employment Opportunity course?
You will learn the fundamentals of Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, including how to define equal opportunity laws, who oversees employment laws, and equal opportunity compliance needs, so your workplace can treat everyone fairly.
Which laws does this course cover?
The course discusses federal laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, as well as state and local laws.
How can someone respond if their employment rights are violated?
The course explains how those whose employment rights have been violated can file a complaint through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
What topics around fair treatment does the course address?
It covers creating a workplace culture of equal opportunity and identifying discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, helping you become aware of practices that negatively impact a specific group or exclude some workers from receiving a benefit.
Does the course address policy and compliance?
Yes. It covers the role of management and human resources, reviewing and revising established practices, reviewing or developing guidelines, forming and administering policy, educating employees, and maintaining compliance with applicable law and professional or industry standards.
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Welcome to equal employment, opportunity and compliance. We'll talk about promoting equal employment and empowering workers at all levels to identify discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. If you're an HR professional or a manager, this course may guide you. You train employees to comply with equal employment opportunity, or EEO, laws and regulations. You will also learn to design and implement policies that can help your organization follow the law. Throughout this course, we'll address the essentials of equal employment, including industry standards, common challenges, and revising policies. After completing this course on equal employment opportunity, you will understand its meaning, origin, and regulation, understand the role of the US. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC understand how these laws apply to the workplace, identify employer practices that can be viewed as discriminatory, recognize actions to correct discriminatory incidents and practices, and know your rights in preventing and correcting discrimination at work. We'll discuss important laws for you and your organization, like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title Two of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. You have an important role in your organization's equal opportunity compliance. From executive positions to customer facing roles, everyone can foster an environment that's free of unfair labor practices.
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