2. Explore Your Topic

After thoroughly examining your assignment, now it's time to look for some initial background research on discrimination in the workplace. Try a search in the following database to learn more.

Try out searches for:

Civil Rights Act
Age Discrimination
Fair Labor Standards Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Minimum Wage Act

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Articles from almost 600 reference books, covering various subjects.

Analyze Your Topic

Consider the follow ideas:

What does discrimination mean to you personally?
What does discrimination mean according to the law?
What should YOU do if you know of someone violating this statute?
What should an employer do if someone claims an employer is violating this statue?

Areas to investigate include: Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans With Disabilities Act, Minimum Wage Act.