Definition: Affirmative action in hiring is when race, ethnicity, disabilities, military background, socioeconomic status, and/or gender are considered when making hiring decision as a means to provide equal employment opportunity.
Federal contractors and subcontractors must take affirmative action to recruit qualified minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans.
Affirmative actions (which include outreach, training programs, and other efforts) help to prevent discrimination in employment practices and to promote equal employment opportunity. Many employers have written affirmative action programs that they update annually.
Also Known As: affirmative action in hiring
