OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPLICATION OF MEDIATION IN DISCRIMINATION PROCEEDINGS

The report examines the potential applications of mediation in anti-discrimination proceedings. In order to achieve an objective assessment, on one hand is considered the Bulgarian Protection against Discrimination Act and the Commission for Protection against Discrimination, as an independent specialized body, and on the other hand, the experience of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the USA and the UK.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPLICATION OF MEDIATION IN DISCRIMINATION PROCEEDINGS

The report examines the potential applications of mediation in anti-discrimination proceedings. In order to achieve an objective assessment, on one hand is considered the Bulgarian Protection against Discrimination Act and the Commission for Protection against Discrimination, as an independent specialized body, and on the other hand, the experience of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the USA and the UK.

Balancing Work and Life

The present study deals with the current labour law questions of balancing work and private life. The topicality of the study is supported by Directive (EU) 2019/1158 which, built on the existing legislative basis, brings several novelties in this regulative area refreshing the key elements of the criteria of equal employment referring to the employees raising children. The researched regulation fits into the high level, socially motivated; worker-protection Directive designated by the European Pillar of Social Rights, consequently, this aspect also plays a role in elaboration. In my analysis, I concentrate on the regulative background, subject of the new Directive, as well as its connection to fundamental social rights and the new norms describing the potentially strengthening legal protection of workers. I draw conclusions based on their synthesis about the predictable future effects of the new regulation.

An Exercise for Conveying Equal Employment Opportunity Concepts for Industrial-Organizational Psychology Courses

Background: Equal employment opportunity guidelines and concepts are important for increasing equity in the workplace. Given the large number of undergraduate students currently in or entering the workforce, it is critical to convey these concepts in a manner that increases student understanding of appropriate organizational behavior. Objective: We present and discuss an exercise and corresponding in-class discussion aimed at conveying equal employment opportunity concepts to undergraduate students. Method: An exercise was developed using vignettes based on cases that demonstrate key equal opportunity concepts. Student understanding of equal employment opportunity was assessed pre- and post-exercise. Results: Overall, the post-exercise measures suggested greater student understanding of equal employment opportunity concepts in comparison to their pre-exercise understanding. Conclusion: The exercise described herein is an impactful and effective means of engaging students in content related to equal employment opportunity. Teaching Implications: Instructors can use this active exercise in their courses to aid students in their understanding of equal employment opportunity concepts. As a result, students’ knowledge of equal employment opportunity may encourage them to combat and prevent occurrences of discrimination in the workplace.