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Subject	Date Asked
Functional Affirmative Action Plans - how do calculations change?	2/6/2012
Q: I am trying to understand the difference between a site based AAP and a functional AAP in regards to ... A: You post an excellent question. First of all you have to determine if you are going to use either an ...
privacy	9/21/2011
Q: my husbands employer has printed pages from his Facebook account and it has our daughter on it.can ... A: Unless I misread your question, does your husband have his own Facebook account and you have one as ...
AF rules	7/20/2011
Q: As I understand from US laws, there is a "one-drop-rule" borrowed from the Confederacy, whereby ... A: Although society still has a large role in dictating race through such historical and sometimes in ...
[MOLD BUILD] in the bed room & my kids get sick	5/27/2011
Q: I live at 4527 31st.st.south apt#102 Arlington,va 22206[PARK SHIRLINGTON APT].In the master bed room ... A: I would first contact the health department in your city and file a complaint. You may also contact ...
Equal Employment Opportunity	1/31/2011
Q: Perceived or actual Sexual orientation & Gender Identity are not protected by the Equal Employment ... A: I truly understand your concern and have been working with this issue for over two decades now. As ...
Civil Rights	7/6/2010
Q: I was wrongfully terminated in March of this year. I am receiving unemployment. Everytime I think of ... A: What you will have to do is to document your condition. This will help establish the when and why ...
Research on discrimination‏	5/20/2010
Q: Delphi Panel Report“The evidence we have collected in both surveys and focus groups suggests that ... A: I have given lectures on the Y Generation at Johns Hopkins and feel that there are times when people ...
Can I sue for racial or familial discrimination?	5/19/2010
Q: Recently I moved into a new complex. Prior to getting in here they gave me hell. My boyfriend and I ... A: After reviewing your question, there are several areas of real concern. First, anyone who denies ...
U.S. Law of the Land	3/26/2010
Q: A political science professor in college once said that, when one consents to be a citizen of this ... A: Richard, The implicit right that you are asking about in my opinion would come from the laws that ...
U.S. Law of the Land	3/26/2010
Q: A political science professor in college once said that, when one consents to be a citizen of this ... A: Richard, If you are a citizen or become a citizen of the United States, you are bound by the ...
The History of Affirm. Action, and Civil Rights.	3/12/2010
Q: I wrote to this site, for its Expert advice. I asked a self-proclaimed "expert" on Affirma. Action, ... A: Mike, As I noted in my reply to the All Experts Board, it is not my place to research a list of ...
Ex-Patner - Pass Record	12/30/2009
Q: I have been in the Sentri- Trusted program for over 8 years since then i never had a problem. But ... A: Elizabeth, It is truly unfortunate but people can be turned down for a clearance or a clearance ...
Ex-Patner - Pass Record	12/30/2009
Q: I have been in the Sentri- Trusted program for over 8 years since then i never had a problem. But ... A: Although this is not in my area of expertise, it appears that you are a victim of what someone else ...
1964 civil rights	8/6/2009
Q: Regarding the 1964 Civil Rights Act, I am interested in knowing which political party was dominant ... A: After going through compromises and changes in the Act which Congress does routinely on just about ...
RE:difference between affirmative action & quota system	7/14/2009
Q: I would like to understand the difference between affirmative action & quota system.Does its ... A: Affirmative Action in the United States is not based upon a quota system. The only time a quota ...
Affirmative Action	6/5/2009
Q: Scenario: Two individuals, both listed as part of the states "protected class" for affirmative ... A: Unfortunately all experts.com is having trouble with its email answering because I answered this ...
School of Education x Nationality discrimination	5/31/2009
Q: According to the AMA, about 20% of the work force is an international medical graduate. I am a board ... A: To your question if it is legal to not offer you a position solely due to your medical ...
Ethics Applied to Life	5/24/2009
Q: What are the strongest arguments that a defender of affirmative action could use to rebut the ... A: Your questions are a source of continual ethical and moral inquiry that permeates the entire equal ...
security camera used by neighbor	5/14/2009
Q: I have a neighbor that has a surveilance camera with infra red sitting high up in a tree easily ... A: I am not a lawyer but I do know that everyone is afforded the "reasonable expectation or privacy." ...
AA plan	4/28/2009
Q: Can you show me a sample of an Affirmative Action plan and how it is developed. What are the ... A: I have enclosed a step by step website document that will help you get started. Affirmative Action ...
Affirmative action plan	4/28/2009
Q: How is an Affirmative Action plan developed in an organization. What are the steps to do that? Are ... A: Developing an affirmative action plan for an organization takes a lot of work especially when you do ...
hiring quota	3/24/2009
Q: I am a high school teacher in NE and teaching an entrepreneurial class. Discussing hiring ... A: Under Affirmative Action, there are no quotas. The only time there would be or have been in the ...
Religious freedom/accomodation in the workplace	3/2/2009
Q: Can a supervisor tell employees that they can not discuss anything having to do with religion while ... A: A company cannot restrict discussions dealing with religion while on company property if it allows ...
Quota of Diversity	1/12/2009
Q: with Federal 501 tax exempt status. My Board of Directors would like to have greater diversity and ... A: Quotas – quotas are illegal under federal affirmative action guidelines and affirmative action to ...
Recruitment of specific ethnicity	12/23/2008
Q: In a case of affirmative action and underutilization of a certain ethnicity, is it illegal to market ... A: In order to adhere to the spirit and intent of Affirmative Action, it is perfectly fine to expand ...
Voting Rights Act of 1965	11/18/2008
Q: Is it the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that gave Blacks the right to vote in the US? If so, why is ... A: Nikki, That is correct. The law is permanent for all people in the United States. Anything that ...
Voting Rights Act of 1965	11/18/2008
Q: Is it the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that gave Blacks the right to vote in the US? If so, why is ... A: The Voting Rights Act is a permanent federal law and does not expire. Moreover, the equal right to ...
Affirmative Action	10/30/2008
Q: Does Affirmative Action require quotas - and if so, is there a formulary? Thank you Darlene A: Affirmative Action Plans do not require quotas. The only time quotas have ever been used is when ...
human resources management	10/22/2008
Q: how does fair and unfair discrimination and employee protection have an impact in the selection ... A: I do not fully understand your question here. If you could expand upon it a little, I will be very ...
sexual harrassment at the workplace	10/1/2008
Q: I had an assistant manager that consistently made rude comments and sexual gestures in front of the ... A: I would focus upon the actual allegations that you want to bring forward. The company knows what ...
sexual harrassment at the workplace	9/29/2008
Q: I had an assistant manager that consistently made rude comments and sexual gestures in front of the ... A: A company is responsible for ensuring that all employees are protected under Federal and State ...
affrimative action	9/5/2008
Q: Case Study Issue C - Reverse Discrimination In this discussion thread, the entire class will ... A: When administered properly, an Affirmative Action plan will not create unjust discrimination. As ...
affrimative action	9/5/2008
Q: What is the best way to define crucial concepts such as discrimination, prejudice, bias, and equal ... A: When you are applying these concepts to the workplace, they are very distinct yet at times very ...
AAP Discussion with business leaders	8/21/2008
Q: John - After accumulating all of the facts and figures regarding the AAP, it becomes time to have ... A: I usually introduce myself and say that as their resource, we will be discussing ways to help them ...
AAP Discussion with business leaders	8/19/2008
Q: John - After accumulating all of the facts and figures regarding the AAP, it becomes time to have ... A: Your question is a very common one with people like yourself who work for Affirmative Action and ...
affirmative action	7/30/2008
Q: What are the goals of affirmative action? Why has it been so controversial? A: The goals of affirmative action are to ensure that everyone has the equal opportunity for a job and ...
Minorities	7/11/2008
Q: Question? Since Black people are the only true minorities in The United States of America, and all ... A: William, If a person feels that they have been discriminated against by an employer in any part of ...
Minorities	7/11/2008
Q: Question? Since Black people are the only true minorities in The United States of America, and all ... A: William, I appreciate what you are expressing in your question and hopefully can address your ...
Functional Affirmative Action Plans	6/5/2008
Q: Fuller, I am currently presenting a proposal to restructure my company's corporate plans. I am ... A: Your situation is not as difficult as it appears on paper. I am very familiar working with ...
reasonable accommodation and undue hardship	4/27/2008
Q: What is the significance of "reasonable accommodation" and "undue hardship" as they relate to ... A: The key term is reasonable and they have similar but separate applications in employment law. For ...
Affirmative action	4/13/2008
Q: I have to do a paper on Affirmative action and I have to ask an expert on his/her input and or ... A: I am certainly glad to assist you. I do not believe that Affirmative Action violates the Equal ...
possible civil rights grievance	3/18/2008
Q: I will try to make this as succinct as possible. Please read and respond, as we are almost out of ... A: It appears that you have a very complicated problem that may involve fraud and also imcompetence of ...
affirmative action goal vs. qoutas	2/18/2008
Q: what is the difference between affirmative action goal and a qouta? A: An Affirmative Action Plan contains statistical information that shows the relation of specific jobs ...
Affirmative action..	2/1/2008
Q: Do you think aff. action causes racial hatred in previously unracist individuals?..also do you think ... A: You ask a very relevant question. In my profession working with Affirmative Action, I know that ...
"Ask any question" website...	1/27/2008
Q: Mr. Fuller: A few years ago, there was a website where you could go and ask any question about any ... A: David, I apologize for getting back to you so late but I was out of state last weekend until now. ...
Affirmative Action Plans-Executing and Implementing	1/8/2008
Q: Good Afternoon John, I have been unable to find best practice data relative to how contractors ... A: As you know from being an affirmative action program specialist, there are many areas which the EEOC ...
being banned from the auditors office	11/30/2007
Q: I had a antiharrassment order placed on me about a year ago. I was not found to have done anything ... A: I am not completely clear about who actually placed the antiharassment order against you. Was this ...
Lights and video surveillance by neighbor	11/26/2007
Q: my question is similar to the recent one on video surveillance by a neighbor. We live on a very ... A: I am sorry to hear about these privacy issues because they are near and dear to my heart. My own ...
Invasion of Privacy laws and rights	11/16/2007
Q: my civil rights on my neighbor video taping me and my trailor My neighbor has a video camera ... A: It would appear that your privacy rights are being violated. I certainly would not want a camera ...
Affirmative Action	11/12/2007
Q: What are some potential selection practices that could unintentionally disadvantage minorities? A: One of the biggest selection practices that creates what is commonly referred to as institutional ...
availability numbers	11/7/2007
Q: I am working on our affirmative action plan and needed to know where the best place is to get ... A: The best place to obtain workforce availability is through the Census Bureau at www.census.gov ...
Affirmative Action Plans for government contractors	9/6/2007
Q: Can you tell me if there are any data sources (other than Census data) which may be used for ... A: I know from working in a Fortune 500 company that had many cleared employees, recruiting employees ...
minority/majority	7/10/2007
Q: For government programs, how is "minority/majority" determined for status of an individual? Is the ... A: The definition of majority is the majority of the population that makes up the race of a country and ...
Surveillance cameras	6/29/2007
Q: I have been living in a housing projects since 1993. Although it is a low-income housing projects it ... A: If it appears that the surveillance is geared more toward vouyering versus legitimate reasons, you ...
Surveillance cameras	6/29/2007
Q: I have been living in a housing projects since 1993. Although it is a low-income housing projects it ... A: I would first check with your local zoning laws of the city where you live to see if they have any ...
question	5/27/2007
Q: Is it true that all race-based and sex-based affirmative action involves quotas? A: Affirmative Action Plans are based upon actual percentages of how many employees are ...

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I can answer questions pertaining to Affirmative Action, how an affirmative action plan is developed, definitations included within an affirmative action plan, goals versus quotas, misperceptions, rolling out the affirmative action plan with specific action items and areas that are action items. I can answer questions pertaining to Civil Rights violations, investigations of violations and methods and means to be proactive to ensure awareness of civil rights. I am not an attorney and cannot answer or provide information relating to legal, court-related, or case law.

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Experience in the area Diversity,EEO, and Affirmative Action Officer for Johns Hopkins Hospital EEO, Ethics, and Affirmative Action Officer for Fortune 300 Deputy Director, Equal Opportunity for the Department of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Organizations Board of Directors, National Council for Support of Disability Issues Board of Direcdtors, Institute for MultiTrack Diplomacy Maryland Association of Affirmative Action Officers Publications Guest expert discussing discrimination, sexual harassment in the workplace and affirmative action on over 45 radio stations nationwide Education/Credentials Doctor of Education Master of Science, Leadership & Business Ethics Master of Arts, Education Virginia and Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator Department of Defense Certified Mediator

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