BUSINESS LAW HOMEWORK 2
Business Law Homework
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, EEOC, plays a significant
role in business. It ensures that companies comply with federal laws against discrimination.
Further, the commission seeks to create a friendly-surrounding for both the consumers and
the manufacturers. EEOC rules against discriminating by sex, race, religion, color age,
national origin, genetic information, and disability. The organization promotes equality in the
workplace. Also, business entities are not supposed to discriminate against those who
complain about alienation or have in any way been involved in the civil inquiry process,
allegation or proceedings. EEOC laws apply to all work aspects including training, payment,
benefits, hiring, firing, and harassment.
In EEOC v. Waffle House 2002 case, the court ruled that the EEOC has the permit to
trump legal or enforceable arbitration accords between employers and employees. The
decision was significant as various employers consider arbitration as more predictable in
solving disputes (Duse, 2010). They also regard the arbitration process as faster, more
confidential, flexible, and cheaper compared to a court case. But, the method may not result
in a standing solution as the arbitrator often attempts to please both parties by proposing a
win-win situation. Employees fear that employers will always consider arbitration processes
in future. Usually, employees are not aware of the benefits and cons of arbitrations and end
up signing the agreement in fear of losing. The cost of mediation might also seem expensive
to employees.
Arbitration accords amid low-income earners have no legal knowledge, and big
corporations are not fair. Often, employees sign agreements to keep their jobs. They do not
understand their rights as provided by the EEOC. Also, they act in fear of losing court cases
