It is predicted that by the year 2005, women, minorities, and the disabled will dominate the workforce ("Managing Diversity", 1999). ... They include for instance, (dis) ability, age, and work styles. ... (Nelton, Sharon, 1995) Hiring minorities can create a competitive advantage for a company. ... Minority workers are often bilingual, multicultural and well educated very valuable employees, indeed. ... To really win minority recruits over, organizations are having to offer more than a generous financial package. ...

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The law was amended to include compliance of those employers with 15 or more employees effective July 26, 1994. ... The employee/applicant must be able to meet the qualification standards which include training, education, and skills needed to perform the essential functions of the job. ... Some prohibited questions include: • "Do you have any disabilities?" ...

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Other factors may include the organisation size and as well as the labour market. ... These may include: Performance-based bonuses or 13 month contractual bonus Regular pay review and increase, if applicable Unconventional workplace set-ups (flexible working time, work from home schemes) Continuing education and training Medical insurance for the employee and his family Education assistance for children Housing Benefits Health and Recreation Access (gym membership, golf club membership, etc.) ...

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History of Women in the Labor Force The United States economy has endured many changes throughout history. It was once primarily based on agriculture. In this era crops were grown and sold in the marketplace as a means of income. This agricultural industry was a time in which men took on certai...

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is also important to older workers because its interpretation influences the interpretation of the ADEA and because older female workers and older minority workers are often subject to double or multiple discrimination. ... This includes decisions about hiring, firing, layoffs, pay, benefits, promotions, demotions, performance reviews, or any other condition of employment (Fleck, 2012). ... The fiscal year 2012 enforcement and litigation statistics, which include trend data, are available on the EEOC's website according to the EEOC. ... The reco...

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Tribunals The EOC has looked at 54 employment tribunal decisions, in sexual harassment cases that were heard between 1998 and 2001, to see what those cases revealed. Successful cases The employee Thirty-four cases were successful. In three of those cases the person making the complaint was male...

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History of Labor in America The Industrial Revolution was dawning in the United States. At Lowell, Massachusetts, the construction of a big cotton mill began in 1821. It was the first of several that would be built there in the next 10 years. The machinery to spin and weave cotton into cloth would be driven by water power. All that the factory owners needed was a dependable supply of labor to tend the machines. ...

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• Grade Level: High School