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Affirmative Action

A Guide to Selected Government Information Available at WIU's Government Publications Library

(Revised - 7/06)

Web version of this guide includes links to web resources.

Federal Government Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

This is the website of the federal agency responsible for conducting EEOC enforcement litigation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It contains facts and guidance about all types of discrimination, discrimination laws, statistics, and a wealth of additional information.
http://www.eeoc.gov

The Supreme Court revisits affirmative action: will Grutter and Gratz mean the end of Bakke?

This analysis from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights explores the possibilities in a case before the Supreme Court on affirmative action in higher education.
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS58296

Redefining rights in America: the civil rights record of the George W. Bush Administration, 2001-2004 : draft report for Commissioners' review

This report form the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights examines the Bush Administration's policies and actions in regard to equal opportunity in education, voting, employment, and nominees for executive branch positions and judgeships.
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS54680

The ABC's of EEO for Small Businesses and Supervisors

Designed to assist the small business owner, this book offers practical advice and uncomplicated explanations concerning the federal laws governing equal employment opportunity. Tips are given on staffing selection and what to do when a claim has been filed. 2004
Y 4.J 89/2:S.HRG. 104-837

Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program

This page on the Office of Personnel Management website describes the requirements of most agencies in hiring disabled American veterans.
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/dvaap/

Affirmative Action

topic page on the Department of Labor website. This page includes links to laws and regulations as well as general information on affirmative action.
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/hiring/affirmativeact.htm

Race-Neutral Alternatives in Postsecondary Education: Innovative Approaches to Diversity

From the Department of Education Office For Civil Rights, this website offers a look at developmental and admissions approaches to achieving diversity in educational institutions.
GOVWEB.ED 1.2:2004003117

Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination: Questions and Answers

This booklet helps employers and employees understand the federal laws prohibiting job discrimination, the types of practices considered to be discriminatory, the coverage provided by law, and the charge processing procedure. 2003
Y 3.EQ 2:2 D 63/11/2003

Indicators of Equal Employment Opportunity -- Status and Trends

This report provides a statistical analysis of civilian employment trends in private sector and state and local government employment. 2002 data indicates that over half of the professionals in the private sector are women, and over 1/3 of private sector officials and managers are women. 2004
Y 3.EQ 2:2 IN 2/2004

Federal Citizen Information Center National Contact Center

Don't know who to contact about a workplace issue? This General Services Administration website is designed to help consumers get needed assistance.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/call/workplace.htm

lllinois Government Information

Illinois Department of Human Rights

This is the website of the state organization responsible for overseeing the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, financial credit, public accommodation, and sexual harassment. Lots of info.
http://www.state.il.us/dhr/

Equal Employment Opportunity: It's a right...It's the law...It's the right thing to do

This Illinois Department of Human Services pamphlet defines Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, offering federal and state laws regarding the two in plain language. 2005
ILLINOIS 353.53 I29e 2005

Legal Information

Affirmative Action and the Constitution

This three-volume set details the history of affirmative action from its roots in the civil rights struggles of the sixties to the late nineties. Prominent cases are discussed, and writings and speeches from former presidents and current Supreme Court justices. 1998
LEGLREF. KF 4755.5 .A384 1998

Employment Discrimination

A thorough look at all types of discrimination within Illinois employment from the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. 2000 with a 2004 supplement
LEGL REF KFI1534.5 .D5 E46 2000

Analyzing U.S. Commitment to Socioeconomic Human Rights

The author uses the Hurricane Katrina natural disaster as a starting point for discussion on the (lack of) progress on socioeconomic rights and advocates using the International Human Rights standards to address the problem. 2006
Akron Law Review v.39, p.417 (available through Lexis-Nexis Academic - WIU Only)

Stigma's Opening: Grutter's Diversity Interest(s) and the New Calculus for Affirmative Action in Higher Education

In this article the author contrasts the majority opinion, written by Justice O'Connor and upholding the use of affirmative action policies in higher education, with the dissenting opinion by Justice Thomas, who says affirmative action causes positive injury. 2006
California Law Review v.94, p.457

The Constitutionality of Racial Balancing in Charter Schools

This article discusses laws on the books in eleven states that attempt to create more diversity in public charter schools with racial balancing provisions in light of the Supreme Court decision Grutter v. Bollinger. 2006
Columbia Law Review v.106, p.144

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