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fair employment

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noun

  1. the policy or practice of employing people on the basis of their capabilities only, without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, or disability.


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Nonetheless, most would acknowledge that there must be some standard of morality and fair employment practices, even when the government does not provide it.

From Textbooks Jun. 15, 2022

The administration supports the fair employment department’s efforts “to fight all forms of discrimination and protect Californians,” Mellon said.

From Seattle Times Apr. 13, 2022

The exemption of teachers from fair employment legislation "is no longer appropriate or required," according to a Catholic bishop.

From BBC Feb. 24, 2022

Nations that signed onto the Paris Agreement in 2015 pledged to target so-called just transition policies in their climate blueprints, promising fair employment and energy affordability for people and businesses affected by the pivot.

From New York Times Nov. 1, 2021

I think it will be my lot to go on an honest fair employment into Ireland.

From Andrew Marvell by Morley, John

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