Abstract
This paper discusses harassment in the workplace including sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. Additionally, the paper examines Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ) which are job specifications that anti-discrimination laws do not apply to. The paper concludes by giving examples of these.

From the Paper
"According to Dana Shilling in her book 'The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law' one of the most common forms of harassment in the workplace involves sexual harassment. There may actually be several different sources of conduct that constitute sexual harassment including the actions of supervisors, coworkers and unrelated third,parties including customer and vendors. The degree of responsibility that an employer has to an employee depends to a large extent on the source of the unlawful and harassing conduct. Under federal law..."

Tags:civil rights, harassment, employee, employer, supervisor, quid pro quo, dress code, BROQ, disability, reasonable accomodation, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, Equal pay act

Abstract
This paper addresses inequalities in the workplace, specifically as they affect women and persons over age fifty. The paper discusses how the Equal Opportunity Employment Act should be applied and enforced by employers, as well as methods in which human resources professionals should structure their EEO Policy in accordance with the law.

From the Paper
"America, one of the wealthiest and most powerful countries in the world, foremost in the fight for freedom, justice and equal rights of all people, still has not achieved equal opportunities for certain groups of people on our own home land. Workplace discrimination has prevented certain groups of people from attaining jobs, which they were otherwise qualified for, but were denied on the basis of race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion or disability. Age discrimination is one of the least discussed topics of discrimination; however, it still remains a widely practiced phenomenon."

Tags:adea, broq, business, compensation, discrimination, obpa, recruitment, work