23 Apr Does Affirmative Action do enough in today’s business environment?
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (those 40 or older), and those with disability or genetic restrictions (EEOC, 2021). The law covers most employers with at least 15 people. Also covered are many labor unions and employment agencies.
These laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits. It also describes ways employers can avoid illegal discrimination and provide reasonable accommodation. Does Affirmative Action do enough in today’s business environment? Why do many Americans support reverse discrimination? Lastly, in situations involving religion and individuals with disabilities, how do equal employment opportunity employers make reasonable accommodations?
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