Title: Examine equitable roles, rights, and responsibilities in the workplace.
Course: GRADS – Work Focus (19906) > Section: Examining Careers

Examination should include

- existing legislation that ensures workplace equity
- discrimination issues
- harassment issues
- workplace violence
- stereotyping
- basic benefits provided under the Family and Medical Leave Act
- employee rights and responsibilities
- employer rights and responsibilities
- resources available to help address equity rights.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- What are some examples of workplace discrimination?
- What rights are protected by the Equal Pay Act?
- Why do stereotypes exist in the workplace?
- What is the purpose of the FMLA? To whom does it apply?
- What are the three types of leave permitted under FMLA?

Communication

- When and to whom should concerns about workplace equity be communicated?
- How can employees advocate for an equitable workplace?

Leadership

- Why should you be concerned about equity, discrimination, harassment, and stereotyping?
- What would happen if people chose to do nothing about these issues?
- What can you do about these issues when you are confronted with them?
- What are some resources that address equity rights and responsibilities?

Management

- Why should you research a company's equity policies before accepting a job?
- Who is responsible for an equitable workplace?
- Why should a company be concerned with worker rights?
- What are the basic benefits that employers subject to the FMLA law must provide to employees?