Event Title

The Effects of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on Employers in the Mid-West.

Presenter Information

Michelle Reiners, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Leonette-Ann Riley, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mariel Korton, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Melissa Erdman, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Marissa Baumann, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Matt Sayre, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU 201

Start Date

27-4-2009 1:00 PM

End Date

27-4-2009 3:00 PM

Student's Major

Accounting and Business Law

Student's College

Business

Mentor's Name

Vicki Luoma

Mentor's Department

Accounting and Business Law

Mentor's College

Business

Description

The focus of this research project is centered on the impact of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on three drastically different mid-western-based companies that currently are and were in business prior to implementation of this legislation. To conduct research for the project, our group interviewed sources within human resource departments and other areas from three companies, asking questions regarding the following issues for comparison purposes:

1. The types of changes made in order to comply with Title VII

2. The costs incurred due to these changes.

3. Impact on employee/employer relations due to Title VII

4. Suits brought forth in direct relation to Title VII

5. And, conflict between the State of Minnesota's "At-Will" employment laws and adherence to Title VII.