Ch 13 NHM 566

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1 Ch 13: Case Study-Sex Discrimination Mary Claire Dale 1. Which of these three problems should Randy focus on first? The first problem Randy should work on first are the complaints about unfair pay. In the study it says that Randy found that most men are paid more than women because of job demand differences, difference in duties, and some of the men have worked there longer than some of the women. However, this is clear evidence that there has been a difference in treatment in regards to the male and female employees. Furthermore, the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Title Seven, prohibits the discrimination of sex, but discrimination is allowed if certain skills needed apply to a specific position meaning if certain types of people must work certain jobs, then it is acceptable. Randy must decide if the differences that he found are covered under the Civil Rights Act. 2. Which one is the greatest legal risk? The payment accusation against male employees from the female employees is a great legal risk, however the women that have reported the unfair treatment while pregnant is the greatest legal risk. Pregnancy discrimination is covered under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and it states that, “ it is illegal for an employer to dictate a specific timeframe for women who take maternity leave.” So, if any of those employees were treated in such a manner they have the right to file a complaint with HR against the hotel. The Act also states that it is illegal not to hire someone just because they are pregnant. As long as they can complete the tasks covered in the job description, they have a right to be hired. Randy discovered that the company policy over the housekeepers and
2 servers allows them to be temporarily transferred to less physically demanding jobs when they become pregnant. 3. What additional information will Randy need to know about each problem? Randy must figure out if the men and women salary issue can be covered under The Civil Rights Act where it states certain people need to work certain jobs, and if those job descriptions exclude the capabilities of women then a case needs to be formed around that detail. Next, Randy must find out if the treatment of the pregnant women was from discrimination in the hiring process, whether or not they were moved to less physically demanding jobs, or if the employer told them when they could have their maternity leave. Also the sexual harassment complaints to HR that were formal coworker complaints must be assessed further. Sexual harassment can lead to the workers going on strike against the employer via the National Labor Relations Act. Joining a Labor Union allows the worker to collectively bargain through their union representative. 4. What specific recommendations can Randy make to reduce the risk of legal liability for each problem? By presenting his recommendations at the next executive meeting, Randy has the ability to reduce the risk of legal liability. Specifically, Randy must recommend that the company offers the sympathy and understanding in order to gurantee a safe work environment that combats sexual harassment. He must also recommend that if job salaries are not equal among men and women, offering an additional training course for potential women employees that would like the challenge would be beneficial.
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