CH3 Diversity

Disparate Treatment

“when an applicant or employee is treated differently because of membership in a protected class.”

Disparate Impact

“when an apparently neutral, evenly applied job policy or employment practice has a negative effect on the employment of people belonging to protected classes.”

BFOQ (Bona Fide Occupational Qualification)

a narrow legal exception to employment anti-discrimination laws + allows employer to hire someone based on sex,religion, or age bc it will help w the job performance (necessary) or refer to certain situations in which employers may require that all employees hold a certain characteristic.

Sexual Harassment

“any unwanted or unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that makes a person feel offended, humiliated, or unsafe” in n out of work environment.

Reasonable Accommodation

“changes to the way things are usually done that can be implemented to enable a person to apply for a job”

Protected Classes

“A protected class is a group of people who share a specific trait that is legally protected from discrimination and harassment by federal, state, or local laws”