The conference on sex discrimination in employment practices was held at the University of California at Los Angeles in cooperation with the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor. Speeches included: (1) "New Legislation--New Action" by Rosalind K. Loring and William Foster, (2) "Compliance Policies and Procedures for Business and Industry" by…

Gives highlights of statutes and court and administrative decisions which tell company chief executives what their organizations can and cannot do in the entire gamut between employee recruitment and retirement. Topics cover equal job rights, wages and hours, unions, veterans' rights, retirement, wage garnishment, and employee safety. (WL)

Discusses the use of technology to help students with learning disabilities, particularly dyslexia. Highlights include BookWise, a microcomputer-based interactive reading system, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act that apply to employees with physical or mental limitations who are otherwise qualified workers. (LRW)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be phased in over a two-year period beginning July 26, 1992. Title I of ADA prohibits discrimination in employment. Some questions relevant to education and employment are addressed. (14 references) (MLF)

Explains the new obligations imposed on school officials by federal legislation on sex discrimination under the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. (JF)

Examines the burden of proof between employer and employee in fair employment lawsuits, highlighting related court rulings. Reviews problems of existing procedures that magnify testing as a legal issue, and considers back pay and plaintiff attorney fees as added costs to employers who lose such cases. (Author/JG)

The author presents a chronology of Federal legislation dealing with women's rights beginning with the opening of the U.S. Office of Education in 1867 and ending with the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972. Their effects and implications are discussed. (RP)

The 1978 Amendments to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act establishes the mandatory retirement age at 70. The implications for higher education are discussed, a steady-state model is examined, and an alternative is offered. (Author/MLW)

Provides a basic orientation for employers who are considering hiring a person with a physical disability for the first time. Topics discussed include attitude, interviewing, reasonable accommodation, and resources. (CT)

Describes the history of the Al-Ind-Esk-A Sea, a floating fish processing factory representing a major hope for the economic independence of Alaska Natives residing outside the state. Discusses employment practices in effect on the ship. Notes interesting facts about the ship's engines and fittings. (SB)

A review of provisions, guidelines, and compliance standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act identifies potential problems but concludes that the law will succeed if (1) beneficiaries participate; (2) goals and standards are clearly communicated; and (3) detailed enforcement procedures are instituted. (SK)

In light of predicted labor shortages, proactive businesses should focus on legislative reform regarding immigrant labor. Although immigrants can be high quality employees, current immigration policies and practices tend to impede the attraction and retention of such workers. (Author/SK)

This article provides an overview of how the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) affects employment of individuals with disabilities. Examples from congressional reports are included in discussions of each of the five Titles; definition of disability; and specific provisions concerning essential job functions, reasonable accommodations,…

This guide provides information on Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a question-and-answer format for employees. The guide covers such topics as the following: which employers must comply; what employment practices and activities are covered; who is protected against employment discrimination; definitions of a person with a…

Article points out that while new federal Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, which became effective September 25, 1978, attempt to clarify two conflicting sets of rules, they also impose new burdens on public and private employers. Available from Executive Enterprise Publications Co., Inc., 10 Columbus Circle, New York, New York…