After reading this chapter, you should be able to: Identify the three branches of government and the role each plays in influencing the legal environment of human resource management; list the major federal laws that require equal employment opportunity and the protections provided by each of these laws; discuss the roles, responsibilities, and requirements of the federal agencies responsible for enforcing equal employment opportunity laws;. | 1 The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety After reading this chapter, you should be able to: Identify the three branches of government and the role each plays in influencing the legal environment of human resource management. List the major federal laws that require equal employment opportunity and the protections provided by each of these laws. Discuss the roles, responsibilities, and requirements of the federal agencies responsible for enforcing equal employment opportunity laws. Identify the four theories of discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and apply these theories to different discrimination situations. Chapter 3 The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety Identify behavior that constitutes sexual harassment and list things that an organization can do to eliminate or minimize it. Discuss the legal issues involved with preferential treatment programs. Identify the major provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (1970) and the rights of employees that are guaranteed by this act. Chapter 3 The Legal System in the United States Executive Branch Judicial Branch Legislative Branch Three Branches The Legal System in the United States The legislative branch of the federal government consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. These bodies enact laws that govern many HR activities. The executive branch consists of the president of the United States and the regulatory agencies the president oversees. The judicial branch consists of the federal court system, which is made up of three levels. . district courts and quasi-judicial administrative agencies. The . Court of Appeals The Supreme Court Equal Employment Opportunity Equal employment opportunity refers to the government's attempt to ensure that all individuals have an equal chance for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Constitutional Amendments: 13th Amendment - abolished slavery 14th . | 1 The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety After reading this chapter, you should be able to: Identify the three branches of government and the role each plays in influencing the legal environment of human resource management. List the major federal laws that require equal employment opportunity and the protections provided by each of these laws. Discuss the roles, responsibilities, and requirements of the federal agencies responsible for enforcing equal employment opportunity laws. Identify the four theories of discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and apply these theories to different discrimination situations. Chapter 3 The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety Identify behavior that constitutes sexual harassment and list things that an organization can do to eliminate or minimize it. Discuss the legal issues involved with preferential treatment programs. Identify the major provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health
