Short Course Description
- Legal Frameworks:Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs.
- Hostile Work Environment:This theory posits that discrimination occurs when unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic (such as race, gender, religion, etc.) creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
This conduct can include offensive jokes, slurs, derogatory remarks, or other verbal or physical conduct that creates a hostile or offensive work environment.
In mediation, understanding these theories helps mediators facilitate constructive dialogue, identify underlying issues, and develop effective solutions to address discrimination and create a more inclusive work environment. Mediators may help parties explore options such as training, policy revisions, cultural awareness initiatives, and conflict resolution processes to mitigate discrimination and foster a healthier workplace environment.
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Instructor(s)
Guno Ritfeld
Guno Ritfeld is a retired Department of Defense Commissioned Officer. He has earned a B.A. in Psychology/Education, a Juris Doctorate (J.D.), and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree.
He is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Civil, Family, and County mediator and has served as a County mediator at the Orange County courthouse. He served as a member of the City of Orlando Certification Appeals Board and Chapter 57 Discrimination Board, and as a contract Human Rights Mediator and Administrative Investigator for various state and federal agencies. He is an experienced commercial, workplace, and family dispute mediator and arbitrator.
Great information and very comprehensive.
new information that is useful
Good discussion.
Honestly, we are in 2025 and it’s crazy that this still happens. What I am seeing more and more, is friends and family being hired within a company. I also would like to learn more about Title 7 and the EPA. There is so much about this topic that for us to acknowledge as mediators. The session was extremely informative.
Familiar material.