How does an affirmative action plan comply with equal employment opportunity law?
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An affirmative action plan is a document that describes a company's programs, policies and procedures designed to assure that all individuals have equal opportunities in all employment decisions and practices. In addition, it also contains certain statistical analyses of the company's workforce. The purpose of these analyses is to assist the company in identifying potential problem areas, including possible discriminatory practices, so that the company can take the appropriate affirmative action where needed. Federal regulations establish a twelve-month cycle for AAPs and contractors must update them annually. \n\nThree major laws affect federal contractors and require that they implement affirmative action programs--Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). All three laws prohibit discrimination in employment and specify certain affirmative action obligations for contractors (and subcontractors) depending upon the dollar amount of the contractor's government contracts (or subcontracts) and the number of employees in the contractor's workforce. In addition, Executive Order 11246 imposes different affirmative action obligations for construction and non-construction contractors.
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Affirmative Action is an imperfect solution to a real problem.  There is clear discrimination in the work force and education system.  America needs a mechanism in place to combat these problems.  While not perfect, I believe that Affirmative Action is an acceptable alternative to having nothing. \n\nI am white, and I do not believe that AA is reverse discrimination.  Lets face it, it sucks to be born black.  Look at the statistics, the average white person is born into a much better socio-economic position than the average African-American. \nI am not saying that it sucks to be black, but the simple truth is that a white baby has a much better chance of socio-economic success than an African-American.\n\nAffirmative Action is needed to create an even playing field. \n\nI currently attend a top 20 law school, it is obvious that the rich white kids have it much better than the average minorities.  I have no compassion for rich kids who never struggled, we should award those who have more to overcome, and affirmative action is the only option available.
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I loved these articles by Walter Williams (Professor of Economics).  He states exactly how I feel about affirmative action way more eloquently than I ever could.  You should give them a read, if you really value diversity and are open minded, then you might find them interesting.
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Well initially, affirmative action was proposed to provide equality in the workplace. However, today, many believe it is over-emphasized and now the majorities are almost minorities in a sense because the Affirmative Action clause in the respective employer will choose the minority over the majority. \nThe pros are that it helped level out the diversity in the workplace based on racial population rates in each respective geographic area. It was a huge part of the Civil rights movement that still exists today. It plays a huge role in the employment processes of todays society. Good luck in your debate.
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The criteria are all the same for each State. It is federal funds so, there must be equality. You can see the truth if you get a letter from them and, they have something of a logo describing all recipients equally.\n\nGood luck trying to get it. If you don't show a real need and cry real tears, you will likely go through a lengthy appeals process designed as if you were on death row but, this time they are trying to give you a chance to give up and go back to work.
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enforce affirmative action\nfree college tuition for student with a 3.2 gpa or higher (if they show significant financial need)\nfree night classes\nfree health care
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Well, they did give them equal rights and the right to vote. There are also cases of affirmative action (choosing a person for a job or college because they are of a different race; it's also called reverse racism).
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Affirmative action applies to hiring, firing and promotions.\n\nHere's a Wikipedia article on it.  You can use it to extend your search if you need to do so.
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go to   www.findlaw.com\nthey have attorney's listed there. if this is a work-related civil rights issue, go to    www.eeoc.gov
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This is probably the shortest one I have ever seen (and this was a very large employer):\nPERSONNEL POLICIES FOR STAFF MEMBER EMPLOYMENT\n14. Affirmative Action\nA. GENERAL\nConsistent with its status as a Federal contractor, the [company] undertakes affirmative action for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans.1\n\nApplicability: All Employees\n\n1 Covered veterans are special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.\n\nHere are some other policies and plans:\nhttp://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/purch/VendorInfo/AffAction/SamplePolicyStatement.doc\nhttp://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/ofccp/pdf/sampleaap.pdf
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I think you misunderstand affirmative action.  People are not hired or admitted to college solely on the basis of their race or ethnic background.  They still have to be qualified for the position, or have the grades to qualify for admission.  But if there are two qualified applicants, and one of them is under-represented in the work force or in the educational setting, then the "minority" candidate is to receive preference.\n\nYour attitude demonstrates how far we have to go in this country to eliminate racism and prejudice, because you assume that a person of color who holds a prestigious position got there not because they were intelligent or worked hard, but because they somehow sneaked in.  How insulting.
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Hard to give advice when you don't say what the basis for the case is.  How does she know it was an equal opportunities issue?\n\nIf she doesn't have the evidence, it will end up costing her a lot.
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I imagine equal opportunities would play a big part so prepare for anything related to that, e.g how would you ensure people you deal with are treated equally and fairly? also try and include examples in the past of when you have tried to ensure equality regardless of race, religion sex etc....
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The original concept of affirmative action was simply to actively search out bright and promising young minorities, and help and encourage them to seek some higher education.  But when the pols got through with it and added "quotas" as a measure of compliance, it did become very much a matter of reverse discrimination.  The really sad part about it was that many young people were put into extremely competitive schools, way over their heads, became frustrated and dropped out.  Better to get a 4 year diploma from "Middling U." than drop out of Harvard after 1 semester.  So no, not only is it not fair as a matter of reverse discrimination, it has been self-defeating from the viewpoint of its original intent.  Hope this helps!!
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They have master pop plans in place, but you can't MANDATE that all clients take it - each client has the option. \n\nAlso, with each client, there is a compliance level, ie, 75% of the employees must elect into the POP plan in order for the employer to be able to offer it.
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For larger companies they usually start with a passive approach.  If that doesn't work, then a more agressive campaign is called for.\n\nYou will never parallel the demographics in your area, but all you need to do is give it your best shot.  Never hire a person for their color, but always for their expertise.
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it seems like we can't do that b/c people feel discriminated against if they are in a minority...employers & organizations have to have 'proof' that they don't