Law 12 Vocab Chapter 5 Cue Cards

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Accommodate

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To eliminate or adjust requirements or conditions to enable an individual to perform the essential duties of an activity or job.

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Accommodation

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A place where people live or want to live.

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Affirmative Action

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Discriminaition that is used to give advantages to certain groups who have been discriminated against in the past.

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Bona fide Occupational Requirement

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A form of necessary discrimination in certain employment schemes, as the qualification is necessary for the job to be as efficient as possible.

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Complainant

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The individual or group of individuals forwarding an allegation of discrimination.

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Conciliation

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Bringing conflicting parties to a resolution of their differences/hostilities.

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Constructive Discrimination

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Inadvertent (or subtle) employment policies that exclude certain individuals, which results in unintentional discrimination.

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Direct Discrimination

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An overt act of discrimination against someone.

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Discrimination

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Making a marked distinction of someone, on other than individual merit, and treating them differently because of it. Usually tied in with prejudice and stereotyping.

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Facilities

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An ease of doing something or accessing something, also buildings designated for public use.

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Gravamen

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The most serious or "grave" part of an accusation.

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Harassment

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Chronically persistent annoying or negative behavior towards a person that violates his or her human rights.

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Human Rights

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Fundamental freedoms and rights that every individual should posses as part of being a human being, these Human Rights are meant to protect all from discrimination and harassment, and to have access to services, places and opportunities.

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Human Rights Codes

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A set of legal documents which are meant to protect people from prohibited discrimination, and uphold equal treatment for all individuals.

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Mediation

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The process between of negotiation between differing parties, usually with a neutral third party which works to bring a compromise or settlement between both parties.

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Poisoned Environment

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An uncomfortable or disturbing atmosphere within which to work, created by negative comments or behaviour of others.

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Prejudice

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A (usually pre-conceived) dislike/hatred or judgement of someone which also completely disregards the rational facts surrounding them.

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Prima Facie

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Translation: "at first glance"; defined as something that is thought or assumed to be legally true or factually evident unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.

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Respondent

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The party that responds to the appeal, usually also the organization or enterprise employer being sued in a legal action.

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Sexual Harassment

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Inappropriate, and unwelcome behavior by a co-worker or employer which happens persistently. E.g: Making lewd remarks about a co-workers figure is inappropriate and considered sexual harassment.

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Stereotyping

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A form of preconceived discrimination, by grouping a certain race or individuals together and making an oversimplified judgement or forming an opinion on them without knowing anything about this group.

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Undue Hardship

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The legal term for an accommodation given to an employee which would cause or alter their employers/companies ability to make money or isn't considered viable with the resources available (appropriate) to provide. E.g: A small-time grocery store employer cannot be expected to pay for an elevator for one disabled employee.