MGT 467 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Fair Labor Standards Act, Civil Rights Act Of 1964, Morgan Stanley
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Amendment to the fair labor standards act (flsa) of 1938. First major contemporary act relevant to diversity in organizations. Enforced by the equal employment opportunity commission (eeoc) Virtually all employers are subject to the provisions of this act which was an attempt to address pay inequities between men and women. Jobs are considered to be equivalent when they require similar skill, efforts,t and responsibility, are in the same organization, and are performed under similar conditions. Sex segregation - men typically work with other men and women typically work with other women. Gender role socialization - process by which social entities form and shape expectations of acceptable behaviors for men and women. Exceptions to the equal pay requirements are allowed when there are differences based on the employees" job seniority, merit, or performance. Credited with helping to reduce the pay gap between men and women. Eeoc v. woodward governor company - title vii/epa lawsuit filed by the eeoc"s chicago district.
