...Bephyer Parey; Elisabeth Kutscher; Hannah Enightoola Purpose The purpose of the study is to examine if the existing legislative framework in Trinidad and Tobago supports equal opportunities and the achievement of fundamental human rights for persons with disabilities seeking to access education...

...John-Stewart Gordon; Felice Tavera-Salyutov Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine and comment on disability rights legislation by focusing on international documents on people with impairments of the last decades, in order to provide more information on the dynamics of the disability...

...Paula Koskinen Sandberg Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse an example of non-decision making in the Nordic tripartite policy process, namely, the reform of the Finnish gender equality legislation and the law for equal pay comparisons. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses non...

... legislation. The author also includes a discussion of programmes designed to increase female participation in academic positions to provide background to the existing changes. Design/methodology/approach – Using statistics published by the Ministries of Education of both countries, a time series...

... produced, sustained, negotiated and challenged (Lazar, 2007). © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Canada Culture Women Clothing Legislation Islam Niqab Muslim women Critical discourse analysis Postcolonial feminism Quebec In early 2010 in the Province of Quebec, Naema...

...Angela Miles; Marka Fleming; Arlise P. McKinney Purpose Retaliation complaints in the workplace have increased 71 percent in the past ten years with a record high of more than 32,000 complaints filed in 2008. The purpose of this paper is to review retaliation legislation to clarify for employers...

... the workplace itself. Such insights should encourage further action on the part of both. Employers should be prompted to review their polices and practices in the light of anti‐discriminatory legislation in such a way as to minimize discrimination therein. Social implications This paper draws attention...

... , C. (2001), Same‐Sex Intimacies, Families of Choice and Other Life Experiments,   Routledge , Oxford . Jackie Jones can be contacted at: jackie.jones@uwe.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Sexuality Sex and gender issues Marriage Legislation Jeffrey Weeks...

... legislation in the context of organisational objectives and practices and individual worker attitudes. Originality/value This report brings together a number of important themes, highlighting and synthesising the complex relationship between anti‐discrimination legislation and the role of organisations...

...Paul Chaney Draws upon recent legislative changes to Wales to provide new evidence and understanding of the way in which government reforms in the UK have impacted upon the promotion of equality of opportunity at government level. Analyses the problems and challenges that this new legislative duty...

...Richard Cardinali; Zandralyn Gordon Outlines barriers which face those with disabilities. Presents the US Federal Government’s view under the recent legislation and introduces the work of the Access Board. Examines Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and its probable impact on the public...

... For $12 Million , Editor & Publisher Magazine, May 31, 1997. 9 © MCB UP Limited 2001 Age discrimination USA Legislation Employment ...

...Minna Birshan; Brian H. Kleiner Covers the legislation which protects children from sexual harassment in schools. Discusses the types of sexual harassment which exist and gives examples of potential unacceptable sexual conduct. Looks at the development of a sexual harassment policy, suggesting...

...Wiroj Ingkapattanakul; Brian H. Kleiner Cites employment discrimination as one of the primary concerns in the work place environment, including the public sector. States that despite legislation against this employees are often treated unfairly and unequally. Covers areas such as recruitment...

... developments in light of the new legislation, and looks at an example of a programme run to help those with disabilities. Equal Opportunities International WHO IS COVERED UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT? by Tom Ashworth and Brian H. Kleiner Introduction Who is covered under the Americans...

...Bruce Kaplan; Brian H. Kleiner Defines whistleblowing within the workplace environment. Lists the types of discrimination endured by a whistleblower. Considers the legislation designed to protect these invididuals together with brief case studies. Volume 19 Number 6/7 2000 NEW DEVELOPMENTS...

...Christine Binui; Brian H. Kleiner Introduces the concept of mental disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discusses recent legislation ‐ in particular, the guidelines issues by the Equal Opportunity Commission in spring 1997 and the Federal Mental Health Policy Act 1996...

...Chueng‐Ih Huang; Brian H. Kleiner Outlines the position of gays and lesbians in workplace legislation, pointing out the minimal protection they receive. Cites some recent cases and considers the statutes which cover sexual orientation. Covers recent developments within the courts, and concludes...

...Chia‐Li Lin; Brian H. Kleiner Provides a summary of state and federal legislation prohibiting employment discrimination. Places particular emphasis on disability discrimination. Outlines to whom the legislation applies, when a charge can be filed and defines reasonable accommodation. Disabled...

...Andrew Shaw Kilpatrick; Brian H. Kleiner Outlines the basic development of sexual legislation using case history to show how arbitration can influence a court’s decision. Covers investigation of claims and risk mitigation techniques. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Sexual harassment Legislation...