Affirmative Action Paper
University of Phoenix
Employment Law MGT/434
Len Swadlow Esq.
October 21, 2008
Affirmative Action Paper
Affirmative Action is a very sensitive subject in the workplace. For years, employees and employers have criticized and complained about the affirmative action laws. In this paper, the writer will discuss the elements of Affirmative Action as it applies to the public sector and private sector employers, how it interacts with the Title VII requirements of Equal Employment Opportunity. The writer will also address the following plans require employers to do, what happens if employers do not meet goals of the affirmative action plan and what employer are subject to affirmative action plans and why?
Affirmative Action was placed for women, minorities and individuals with disabilities to ensure that equal service is being received in places such as hospitals, universities and police service. “The Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination which is defined as different treatment to individuals based on race, color, religion, gender, and national origin that are qualified to perform the job (Bennett-Alexander & Hartman, 2004)”. Affirmative Action also applies to public sector and private sector employers. Sometime managers have a position open and would like to give it to a friend or family member, which might not meet the criteria of the job. Therefore, affirmative action was placed to set standards for the new hire to adequately fit the position. Affirmative Action and Title VII requirements of Equal Employment Opportunity interact with each other because efforts of the plan are displayed in the programs. The objectives of the two are to have a proactive plan to identify, recruit, and promote women, minorities ...