FMLA/ADA/Affirmative Action
What is the meaning of Affirmative Action?
An active effort to improve the employment or educational opportunities of members of minority groups and women. In the U.S., the effort to improve the employment and educational opportunities of women and members of minority groups through preferential treatment in job hiring, college admissions, the awarding of government contracts, and the allocation of other social benefits.
a. Why do we have Affirmative Action?
Affirmative action was designed to counteract the lingering effects of generations of past discrimination. The main criteria for inclusion in affirmative action programs are race, sex, ethnic origin, religion, disability, and age.
Affirmative action began as a government remedy to help, educate, and improve employment opportunities for members of minority groups and for women. There were policies, programs and procedures developed to give preferences to minorities and women.
b. Will......
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