Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: A Strategic Approach, 4th Edition

CHAPTER THREE

FEDERAL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAWS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE PROTECTIONS

After you have read this chapter, you should be able to

• Understand the federal laws related to equal employment opportunity and their implications for strategic human resources management
• Be able to explain the difference between equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
• Comprehend the religious exemption from Title VII protections provided to some religious-affiliated nonprofit organizations
• Know the differences between disparate treatment and disparate impact theories of employment discrimination
• Be able to understand and apply the constitutional protections provided to public employees
• Understand the concept of employment at will

The legal environment ...