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Comprehensive Guide to Federal Employment Laws and Guidelines for Human Resource Management

This detailed guide covers essential federal employment laws and guidelines that HR professionals need to know, such as the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ADA, and more. From prohibiting discrimination to affirmative action strategies, this resource delves into key concepts like disparate treatment, adverse impact, sexual harassment, Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Stay up-to-date on legal requirements and best practices in managing a diverse workforce with this comprehensive resource.

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Comprehensive Guide to Federal Employment Laws and Guidelines for Human Resource Management

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  1. Human Resource Management Federal Employment Guidelines and Laws

  2. Equal Pay Act of 1963 • Comparable worth • Equal pay for substantially equal work • Differences can be based on • Seniority • Performance

  3. Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended) • Prohibits discrimination in employment and compensation based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. • Created Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

  4. Prejudicial treatment • Definition • Prima facie case • Defense

  5. Unequal or Disparate Treatment • Definition • Prima facie case • Defense • BFOQ

  6. Adverse Impact • Definition • Griggs v. Duke Power • Prima facie case • 4/5 Rule • Defense • Albemarle Paper Company v. Moody (valid selection device) • New Haven case (Ricci vs DeStefano)

  7. Affirmative Action (Executive Order 11246) • Utilization analysis • Goals and timetables • Action plans • strategies

  8. Sexual Harassment • Quid pro quo • Hostile work environment

  9. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • Disability definition • Essential functions • Reasonable accommodations • Undue hardship • http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/

  10. Civil Rights Act of 1991 • Prohibits the use of quotas • Prohibits the practice of “race norming” • Validated the statistical determination of discrimination and job-relatedness • Validated standard of burden of proof placed on defendant • Allows for the first time limited money damages for victims of intentional discrimination under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act

  11. Other Laws • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) • Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act • Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 • Immigration Act of 1990 • Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 • Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994

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