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Today, federal and state statutes govern the workplace. For example, various labor laws regulate the wages and working hours of employees. Additionally, federal and state statutes also exercise a significant role in protecting employees from discrimination. One example of discrimination protection is the Equal Pay Act. When it comes to male and female employees who work at the same job and do the same work, if a wage difference exists, it must be due to “any factor other than gender” or a discriminatory violation of the Equal Pay Act may be found. In the assignment below, you will identify and address other laws that protect employees from discriminatory practices in the workplace.
Answer the following questions (approximately one page per question):
- Once an employee succeeds in proving that alleged discrimination occurred in the workplace, the burden shifts to the employer to defend their practices. Analyze and explain at least two defenses or possible justifications for employer discrimination today and best practices to avoid such a lawsuit.
- Use at least three quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
- Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
- Once an employee succeeds in proving that alleged discrimination occurred in the workplace, the burden shifts to the employer to defend their practices. Analyze and explain at least two defenses or possible justifications for employer discrimination today and best practices to avoid such a lawsuit.
- Use at least three quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.
- Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.