Discrimination in EmploymentDiscrimination in Employment

Chapter 9Group 2

Josh, Angelique, Gary, Jessica, & Roni

Chapter 9Group 2

Josh, Angelique, Gary, Jessica, & Roni

Statues prohibiting discrimination

Statues prohibiting discrimination

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits employment discrimination based on race,

color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 Prohibits sexual discrimination by public and private

educational institutions receiving federal funds.

Equal Protection Clause of 14th Amendment Provides protection against group discrimination and

unfair treatment.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits employment discrimination based on race,

color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 Prohibits sexual discrimination by public and private

educational institutions receiving federal funds.

Equal Protection Clause of 14th Amendment Provides protection against group discrimination and

unfair treatment.

Statues prohibiting discrimination

Statues prohibiting discrimination

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Prohibits discrimination against any otherwise qualified

person who has a disability with respect to employment, training, compensation, promotion, fringe benefits, and terms and conditions of employment.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Protects individuals with disabilities against discrimination

and assures equal access to opportunity.

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Prohibits discrimination against any otherwise qualified

person who has a disability with respect to employment, training, compensation, promotion, fringe benefits, and terms and conditions of employment.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Protects individuals with disabilities against discrimination

and assures equal access to opportunity.

Statues prohibiting discrimination

Statues prohibiting discrimination

Affirmative Action - Proposition 209 A means to eliminate affirmative action

programs supported by governmental agencies. Prohibits discrimination and preferential

treatment on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin.

Affirmative Action - Proposition 209 A means to eliminate affirmative action

programs supported by governmental agencies. Prohibits discrimination and preferential

treatment on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin.

Statues prohibiting discrimination

Statues prohibiting discrimination

Age Discrimination Act in Employment Act of 1967 Prohibit forced retirement of employees.

Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 Amendment to Title VII which protects

pregnant employees against any form of discrimination based on pregnancy.

Age Discrimination Act in Employment Act of 1967 Prohibit forced retirement of employees.

Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 Amendment to Title VII which protects

pregnant employees against any form of discrimination based on pregnancy.

Other areas protected…Other areas protected…

Sexual Harassment Prohibited by Title VII and Title IX

Issues involving National Origin: Proposition 187 Enacted in 1994 denies public social services to people who

are unable to establish there status as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or aliens lawfully admitted for certain period of time.

Some consider this to violate the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment.

Is one of the most controversial issues and still being debated.

Sexual Harassment Prohibited by Title VII and Title IX

Issues involving National Origin: Proposition 187 Enacted in 1994 denies public social services to people who

are unable to establish there status as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or aliens lawfully admitted for certain period of time.

Some consider this to violate the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment.

Is one of the most controversial issues and still being debated.