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<br />GLOSSARY OF W1A TERMS <br /> <br />AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT - A law passed by CDngress in 1975 which prohibits discrimination <br />on the b2Sis Df age by any program or activity receiving Federal funds <br /> <br />APPLICANT. An mdividual whD applies to a subrecipient or contract for services provided under <br />WiA and who has no yet transitloned to the status of participant. <br /> <br />ASSESSMENT. Services designed to determine each participant's employability, aptitudes. <br />abilities and interests and to develcp a plan to achieve the participant's employment and related <br />goals; also to identify the available employment and training activities appropriate for the <br />participant. Testing and cDunseling may also be used during the assessment process. <br /> <br />CHARGING PARTY (CP), COMPLAINANT, GRIEVANT, OR AGGRIEVED PERSON - The <br />persDn who charges that he/she has been discriminated against under Department of Justice <br />nondiscrimination and civil rights regulations and/or guidelines. <br /> <br />DISCRIMINATION _ In general. a failure to treat all equally, whether intentional or unintentional; <br />the effect of an action, policy or practice which selects an individual or class of persons to receive <br />unequal treatment. <br /> <br />ELIGIBLE NON-CITIZEN _ Lawfully admitted permanent resident, aliens, lawfully admitted <br />refugees. and parolees and other individuals authorized by the Attorney General to work in the <br />United States. <br /> <br />EMPLOYER _ An employer subject to the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, <br />including state and local governments and any Federal agency subject to the provisions of Section <br />717 of the Civil Rights Act, as amended; and any Federal contractor or subcontractor covered by <br />Executive Order 11246, as amended. <br /> <br />GRIEVANCE _ An allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or burden or denies <br />some equitable or legal right, or causes injustice. <br /> <br />HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUAL - Any individual who has a physical Dr mental disability that <br />constitutes or results in a substantial handicap to employment. <br /> <br />18 <br />