1. Diversity and Rights in the Workplace

2. Terms to Know Ethnic Group Assimilation Workplace Diversity
Discrimination
Criminal Penalties
Stereotype
Racism
Sexual Orientation
Sexual Harassment
Quid pro quo harassment
Hostile Environment harassment
Body Language
Reprisal

3. What is Diversity?
Diversity: refers to the many factors that make people different
The United States is the most diverse country in the world because its population comes from every other nation

4. Diversity Trends in the United States
Age
Cultural heritage
Disabilites/abilities
Gender
Language
National origin
Race
Religion
Sexual orientation
Traditions

5. Major Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States
Native Americans
European Americans
Asian Americans
African Americans
Hispanic Americans

6. Diversity Activity You will pair up with one other student.
You will list 5 things about this student that makes him/her diverse.
You will introduce your peer partner to the class and tell us why your peer partner is diverse.

7. Why is Ms. Williams diverse
Freckles
Hair texture
Keen facial features
Come from Creole (French, European & Spanish) background
Eat cajun style food (Creole) such as: Gumbo, Crawfish, Fried Green Tomatoes, etc.

8. The Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace
Workplace diversity: means respecting the contributions of coworkers who are unlike you.

9. When employers value their employees
Fewer lawsuits
Morale is high
Creativity increases
Productivity increases
Quality workers are attracted to the organization
Decision-making process
Decision-making speed improves
More customers are reached
Goodwill and positive ties are formed businesses and government groups

10. Diversity, Rights, and Discrimination
Discrimination: Treating people on a basis other than individual merit.
Discrimination may also refer to excluding some people from a special treatment offered to others.

11. Law & Discrimination
The major laws preserving workers rights in the workplace are:
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
The Equal Pay Act of 1963
The 1964 Civil Rights Act
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

12. Laws & Discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
The 1991 Civil Rights Act
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

13. Law & Discrimination
Fair Labor Standards Act: forbids unfair treatment of employees by employers, it was established in 1938.
It established minimum wage
It established hours worked for overtime

14. Law & Discrimination
The Equal Pay Act of 1963: A man and a woman will be paid the same amount of $ for the same job.
It was established in 1963

15. Law & Discrimination
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967: banned unfair treatment of workers age 40 and older.
It was established in 1967

16. Law & Discrimination
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: allowed the awarding of criminal penalties to employers who discriminated against US citizens born outside the country
It was established in 1986

17. Law & Discrimination
The 1964 Civil Rights Act: banned employment discrimination on the basis of face, color, religion, sex, or national origin
It was established in 1964

18. Law & Discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990: law prohibiting discrimination of individuals with disabilities involving employment, government services, and transportation.
It was established in 1990

19. Law & Discrimination
The 1991 Civil Rights Act: strengthened the ban against discrimination of races and sexes
Law was established in 1991

20. Law & Discrimination
There are 2 federal offices that do most of the work are:
The office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

21. Law & Discrimination
OFCCP – actively seeks out cases of discrimination by monitoring contractors who hold federal contracts
EEOC- investigates charges of discrimination brought to it by individual workers and groups of employees

22. Types of Discrimination
Sex Discrimination
Racial Discrimination
Color Discrimination
National Origin Discrimination
Language Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
Discriminating against people w/ disabilities

23. Types of Discrimination
Age Discrimination
Height & Weight Discrimination
Discrimination based on sexual orientation

24. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual Harassment generally means unwelcome or unwanted advances, requests for favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

25. Sexual Harassment
There are 2 basic types of sexual harassment defined by EEOC:
Quid pro quo harassment: occurs when one person makes unwelcome sexual advances toward another while promising certain benefits if the person complies.
Such as: promise of promotion or pay raise, etc.

26. Sexual Harassment
Hostile environment harassment: is behavior that makes an atmosphere uncomfortable enough to interfere with a person’s performance
Inappropriate remarks, unwanted staring or touching

27. Sexual Harassment
Not Until 1986 was sexual harassment considered unlawful.
Civil Rights Act of 1991 further strengthened victim’s rights by allowing victims a trial by jury

28. Identifying Sexual Harassment
Is it sexual in nature?
Does it violate my employer’s written sexual harassment policy?
Is it offensive to me? Unwelcomed?
Does it interfere with my work performance?
Does the harasser know that I want it stopped?

29. Facing Sexual Harassment or Discrimination
Discouraging the Behavior:
Become familiar with your rights to a workplace free of illegal behavior.
Know your company’s policy and reporting procedure
Be businesslike at all times
Make your intentions clear and correct any misinterpretations

30. Facing Sexual Harassment or Discrimination
Taking Action:
Tell the aggressor to STOP
Keep detailed records
Report the offense