Anti-Discrimination: Protected Classes and the Inclusive Workplace
Learning objectives
- By the end of this lesson the learner will be able to: analyze the legal definitions of discrimination, associated laws, protected classes and guidelines for promoting a respectful workplace as outlined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) evaluate employment practices to ensure compliance with EEOC guidelines concerning protected classes - including race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, and veteran status - and create comprehensive company policies that foster a discrimination-free work environment by integrating the principles of ongoing training and awareness of these protected classes.
Course overview
Discrimination is very specific when it comes to employment practices. This course is designed to help viewers stay up-to-date on what the protected classes are and what exactly is considered discrimination in the eyes of the law. In this program, we’ll talk about what the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says about discrimination, and we’ll explore the laws that are enforced by it. We’ll discuss the employment practices that are reviewed by the EEOC. We’ll also go over creating company policies that help to ensure discrimination-free work environments and promote ongoing training.
- 11 minutes
- Format: Video
- English