Why is it important to distinguish between equity and equality?

– Type the equal symbol (=) in a cell. This tells Excel that you are entering a formula, not just numbers. – Type the equation you want to calculate. For example, to add up 5 and 7, you type =5+7. – Press the Enter key to complete your calculation. Done!

The equality duty Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act. Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

The civil rights movement was an organized effort by Black Americans to end racial discrimination and gain equal rights under the law. Board of Education, a consolidation of five cases into one, is decided by the Supreme Court, effectively ending racial segregation in public schools.

You Can Legally Fire an Employee if You Take Care to Avoid Discrimination. The decision to terminate an individual’s employment carries with it the risk of a possible legal challenge. Much of the risk involved is dependant on the employer’s policies and if the employee has an employment contract.

When we respond differently in those different situations, we have formed a discrimination between the situations. For instance, when you tell a ribald tale to friends at a party, but refrain from doing so at a church gathering, this is an example of discrimination.

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 contributed to the integration of Black Americans into mainstream American society by: Establishing that “all persons born in the United States” are citizens of the United States; Making it illegal to deny any person the rights of citizenship on the basis of their race or color.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Employees who — for example — file EEOC charges while they are still employed often seem to think they have a “shield of invulnerability” from any further discipline or other adverse action. All it means is that the employee can’t be fired for filing the charge.

Maximum benefit amount The maximum amount of weekly benefits an employee can get. The amount may not be more than the state average weekly wage (SAWW), rounded to the nearest dollar, as follows: TIBs = 100% of SAWW. IIBs = 70% of SAWW.

an agency of the United States Department of Labor. Congress established the agency under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. OSHA’s mission is to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.