1) Discuss some of the protected characteristics covered by equal employment opportunity laws and why they are important in today's employment setting.
2) You recently learned the two of your key females employees will be taking maternity leave around the same time. What procedures or rules do you need to be aware of based on the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)?
3) Use the U.S. Department of Labor Website (www.usdol.gov) To Further research a topic discussed in this chapter. Be sure to understand what the particular law (act) is protecting and what the rules are that companies need to follow to comply with this act.