Discrimination in the Workplace

An American citizen has the right to apply for and be fairly considered for jobs, apprenticeships and traineeships on the basis of merit. There are laws in America that state the rights of American citizens in regards to securing employment. These laws are only relevant to employers who employ 15 or more employees. What about the smaller companies? Should they be liable to adhere to these same laws? A law should protect each employee whether or …

…whether it is state or federal, should uphold the same rights for persons who are employed by an employer with less than or more than 15 employees. <Tab/> <Tab/> <Tab/> References Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (2000). EEOC Compliance Manual. Volume II, § 605.8(b), 915.003, Author Office of Legal Counsel. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(1997). EEOC NOTICE Number 915.002 Title VII/EPA Division, Author