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fair employment

American  

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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The commission's chief said that fair employment legislation, laid down 32 years ago, was responsible for driving change.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2023

He said the investigation will also further his office’s “mission to restore trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve by ensuring fair employment practices by police departments.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2022

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

These standards include as a minimum the establishment of fair wages and fair employment practices.

From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.

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