Psychology 2060 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Vocational Rehabilitation Act Of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Armed Forces Service Medal
7 Dec 2013
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A branch of the department of labour responsible with investigating and prosecuting complaints of employment discrimination. A process in which an employee files a complaint with the organization and a person/committee makes a decision regarding the complaint. Mediation: a method of resolving conflict in which a neutral 3rd party is asked to help 2 parties reach an agreement. Arbitration: resolving conflicts in which a neutral 3rd party makes the correct decision when 2 parties present their cases. No merit= complainant accepts decision or right to sue . Merit= settlement between complainant and employer or no settlement reached, case goes to federal district court. Protected class: any group of people for whom protective legislation has been passed (protected by federal law) Under the u. s constitution, federal government may not deny person equal protection under the law. Under the u. s constitution, no state may not deny person equal protection under the law.
