ETH103 Ethical Decision Making

Title VII Discriminations

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As outlined in Title VII, there are numerous types of discrimination that employers and employees need to know:

Religious: No employer can discriminate against a person based on religious beliefs or the beliefs of a spouse. This includes organized religions or sincere spiritual beliefs. This can also mean that an employer has to accommodate the religion, as long as it doesn't interfere with company practices.

Age: Employers cannot treat an employee unfairly based on age. This is typically seen in older workers, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1967 makes it illegal to discriminate on workers over age 40.

Gender: Also known as sexual discrimination, this type occurs when an employer treats a person differently based on gender. This can include gaps in pay for two sexes in the same position, as well as the protection of people with gender identity issues.

Pregnancy: Pregnancy must be dealt with like any type of nonpermanent illness. Treating it otherwise constitutes discrimination.

Racial: Employers may not base decisions in the workplace or hiring process based on a person's race.

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Questions to post on:

1. Conduct an Internet search using a credible resource to identify one article on any of the possible discriminations stated above.
2. Read your article and draft your findings in 250 - 300 w o r d s.
3. Finally, state one question at the end that you are still curious about.
4. Please attach the article you have selected or provide the link.
5. Return to class in a few days and read a colleague's article with your position and answer the question they have stated in their initial post.