Equal Opportunities International: Volume 19 Issue 6/7
Table of contents
The value of training in changing discriminatory behaviour at work
Judy Zhu, Brian H. KleinerOutlines evidence that suggests training given to employees in order to change their values and attitudes to others and come to respect and understand differences between people…
What are the differences between disparate treatment and disparate impact?
Piya Kojornkiatpanich, Brian H. KleinerDefines the two concepts before discussing disparate impact theory which is not cognisable under the US Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) through the use of case law…
How to conduct workplace investigations
Heidi Van Vlaenderen, Brian H. KleinerProvides a framework for the investigation of discrimination and harassment. Includes the obligations of employer, steps to take when investigation is required covering such areas…
New developments concerning racial harassment in the workplace
Erna Milos, Brian H. KleinerDefines racial harassment and the duties of employers; uses case studies as examples. Gives advice on how to avoid matters reaching a trial and the resulting problems this can…
The interactive process required to provide reasonable accommodation of disabilities under the ADA
Eric V. Neuman, Brian H. KleinerOutlines the requirements of the US Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1992. Provides recommended models for companies to implement and compares this to the practices used by…
New developments concerning the fair employment and housing act
Anna M. Lococo, Brian H. KleinerOutlines the reasons for the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Considers recent developments in relation to religious organizations, sexual harassment, pregnancy…
Determining exempt or non‐exempt status under California law for managers
Jonathan Bridges, Brian H. KleinerConsiders the terms ‘exempt’ and ‘non‐exempt’ status in relation to an employee or an area as defined in the Fair Labour Standards Act 1938, California. Looks at the minimum…
When is an employee unsalvageable?
Betsy Christie, Brian H. KleinerConsiders how employees who perform poorly can be improved, and attempts to show when this effort should be termination. Covers the consequences of inaction by management. Looks…
How to monitor electronic mail to discover sexual harassment
Surjaagus Soewita, Brian H. KleinerDefines sexual harassment, suggesting that many e‐mails can be defined as such. Cites some examples of e‐mail misuse and urges employers to consider preventive measures. Looks at…
New developments concerning sexual harassment in public schools
Jacqueline P. Ho, Brian H. KleinerDiscusses the concept of consensual relationships, listing reasons why these cause problems. Looks at the issues from the viewpoint of female students separately. Covers denial…
EEOC guidelines that employers should know
Steven Fritz, Brian H. KleinerLooks at discrimination and introduces the work of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the legislation within which it operates. Considers the guidelines of the…
Who is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Tom Ashworth, Brian H. KleinerProvides a brief background to the American with Disabilities Act before attempting to see who and what is covered within the Act. Considers, et alia, employment, provision of…
New developments concerning mental disabilities discrimination
Christine Binui, Brian H. KleinerIntroduces the concept of mental disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discusses recent legislation ‐ in particular, the guidelines issues by the Equal…
New developments concerning the discrimination and harassment of gays in the workplace
Chueng‐Ih Huang, Brian H. KleinerOutlines the position of gays and lesbians in workplace legislation, pointing out the minimal protection they receive. Cites some recent cases and considers the statutes which…
Erratum
This article has been withdrawn as it was published elsewhere and accidentally duplicated. The original article can be seen here: 10.1108/02610150010786175. When citing the…
New developments concerning discrimination for whistle blowing
Bruce Kaplan, Brian H. KleinerDefines whistleblowing within the workplace environment. Lists the types of discrimination endured by a whistleblower. Considers the legislation designed to protect these…
Discrimination in the aerospace industry
Raul H. Godinez, Brian H. KleinerConsiders the changing demographics in the USA, the glass ceiling, issues in employment and affirmative action issues. Uses the aerospace industry as a case study with examples of…
Discrimination in the workplace of the beer industry
Anil Kapur, Brian H. KleinerLooks at discrimination within the US beer industry, providing examples of sexual, racial and age discrimination which violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964. Provides…
New developments concerning discrimination in academia
Travis Do, Brian H. KleinerLooks at discrimination within academia providing examples of sexual, racial and age discrimination. Considers the effect this has on students, the faculty and the…
New developments concerning discrimination against temporary workers
Cornel Gusan, Brian H. KleinerConsiders the growth and development of the temporary worker within the workforce and looks at the advantages and disadvantages this brings. Cites common characteristics found in…
A review of current empirical research concerning race discrimination at work
Phuong Mai Le, Brian H. KleinerConsiders the recent findings of research into discrimination at work. Covers hiring, promotion, and the treatment of minorities. Briefly commends on recent statistics and…
Discrimination against Mexican‐Americans
Thanh Nguyen, Brian H. KleinerLooks at the problems faced by Mexicans and Mexican Americans in the USA. Considers their place and lack of success within the politics of the country. Compares their pay and…
How to investigate discrimination and harassment complaints
Amy I. Fan, Brian H. KleinerLooks at the causes of sexual harassment. Provides a policy framework for companies to implement. Covers the interview and model question together with the investigation and the…
How to interview the accused harasser
Judy M. Uchida, Brian H. KleinerProvides best practice for interviewing the accused harasser in a sexual harassment case. Outlines points which should be covered within any interview. Discusses strategies which…