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Glossary of Terms and Definitions-Alphabet U
UNDER UTILIZATION / UNDER REPRESENTATION:
Term used to describe a situation wherein a lower number of protected class employees are represented than parity would predict. Once under utilization is quantitatively established, an employer must 1) demonstrate that the under utilization is the legitimate effect of a BFOQ or results from business necessity; or 2) develop an affirmative action program with specific, action oriented steps to overcome this under utilization.

UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS:
An independent, bipartisan agency established by Congress in 1957 and directed to:

  1. Investigate complaints alleging that citizens are being deprived of their right to vote by reason of their race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin, or by reason of fraudulent practices,

  2. Study and collect information concerning legal developments constituting discrimination or a denial of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin, or in the administration of justice.

  3. Appraise Federal laws and policies with respect to discrimination or denial of equal protection of the laws because of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin, or in the administration of justice.
  4. Serve as a national clearinghouse for information in respect to discrimination or denial of equal protection of the laws because of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin.
  5. Submit reports, findings and recommendations to the President and Congress.

 
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