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Underutilization
To use less than fully; below potential use. This term is often applied to categories of employees who are working at jobs that do not make full use of their skills and abilities, although they may have been hired for those skills and abilities.
Job Related
Essential to job performance. The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience necessary to perform a particular job.
Age Discrimination
Age discrimination is present if an individual covered under this provision is treated unfavorably in the terms and conditions of his/her employment because of his or her age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids discrimination based on
Quota
Fixed hiring and promotion rates based on race, sex, or other protected class standards, which must be met at all costs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Providing equal opportunity in employment on the basis of merit and fitness without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability condition, marital status, sexual orientation, and political affiliation.
Ethnic Group
A group of peoples who share a common religion, color, or national origin.
Labor Force / Labor Market
Labor Force describes all civilians who are at least 16 years old and not in the military and employed or looking for work. The labor market is a group within the labor force whose members could fill a particular job.
Class Complaint/Class Action
A complaint articulated or filed by a group of people who feel that personnel or management policies or practices discriminate against them as a group. Members of the group believe that a characteristic they share -- race, color, religion, sex, national o
Affirmative Action
Positive steps taken by an employer to ensure equal employment opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Adjustments and changes an employer must make in the work schedule or work environment to meet the needs of his employees.
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