Discrimination in the Workplace
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that private sector workplace discrimination charge filings with the federal agency nationwide hit an unprecedented level of 99,922 during the fiscal year of 2010. Discrimination in the workplace is against Equal Employment Opportunity laws and can contribute to a hostile workplace and a loss in productivity. OSHA prohibits companies from discriminating against an employee for reporting a work-related fatality, injury or illness.
Upon completion of this learning event, the Learner will understand the different U.S. laws concerning discrimination in the workplace, and management’s role in observing and enforcing those laws in the workplace. This course is based on Federal Law and Equal Opportunity Employment Commission standards.
Relevant Standards: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Standards
- Linear Duration/min: 00:20:30
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is intended for managers and human resources officers in all industries.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- HRM 3.1.0 Recognize the course’s objectives 01:29
- HRM 3.2.0 Identify What Workplace Discrimination is and When it Occurs 05:56
- HRM 3.3.0 Identify Protected Class Categories 03:47
- HRM 3.4.0 Recognize Workplace Aspects of Discrimination 03:28
- HRM 3.5.0 Recognize that the Employer has Certain Responsibilities 02:43
