A Legal and Ethical Handbook for Ending Discrimination in the WorkplacePaulist Press, 2003 - 101 pages David Robinson has written a practical, concise, no-nonsense guide to ending discrimination in the workplace. Aimed at employers, but sure to be of interest to anyone employed, this book book explains how to run a productive, disciplined workforce without violating discrimination laws. It teaches not only the law, but also how religious/spiritual principles can act as a guide to greater business success and fewer legal problems. The book also offers tips for employers on how to avoid becoming victims of discrimination and how to know when they are, and are not, victims of discrimination. |
Contents
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Exceptions | 26 |
Affirmative Action Is Not the Same as Reverse Discrimination | 27 |
Diversity Training? | 28 |
Summary | 30 |
Chapter TwoEnding Gender Discrimination | 31 |
Men and Women Are Both from Earth | 33 |
Religion Discrimination | 56 |
Disability Discrimination | 59 |
Age Discrimination | 64 |
Tips to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Age Discrimination | 67 |
The Parable of the Boyfriends and the Girlfriends | 69 |
Sexual Orientation Discrimination | 70 |
Post All Required Notices | 73 |
Chapter FiveEnding Discriminatory Language | 74 |
Pregnancy Adoption and Maternity Leave | 39 |
One More Tip for Employers | 41 |
Chapter ThreeEnding Sexual Harassment | 44 |
Sexually Hostile Work Environment | 49 |
Who Harasses? Who Accuses? | 52 |
Miscellaneous Types of Sexual Harassment | 53 |
Chapter FourEnding Other Kinds of Discrimination | 55 |
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Popular passages
Page 20 - I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
Page 7 - Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear ; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.