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 PUBLIC LAW 102-166—NOV. 21, 1991 105 STAT. 1081 (5) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section shall alter the enforcement procedures for individuals protected under section 717 of title VII for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e- 16). SEC. 118. ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Where appropriate and to the extent authorized by law, the use of alternative means of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, conciliation, facilitation, mediation, factfinding, minitrials, and arbitration, is encouraged to resolve disputes arising under the Acts or provisions of Federal law amended by this title. TITLE II—GLASS CEILING SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the "Glass Ceiling Act of 1991". SEC. 202. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. (a) FINDINGS. —Congress finds that— (1) despite a dramatically growing presence in the workplace, women and minorities remain underrepresented in management and decisionmaking positions in business; (2) artificial barriers exist to the advancement of women and minorities in the workplace; (3) United States corporations are increasingly relying on women and minorities to meet employment requirements and are incresisingly aware of the advantages derived from a diverse work force; (4) the "Gleiss Ceiling Initiative" undertaken by the Department of Labor, including the release of the report entitled "Report on the Glass Ceiling Initiative", has been instrumental in raising public awareness of— (A) the underrepresentation of women and minorities at the management and decisionmaking levels in the United States work force; (B) the underrepresentation of women and minorities in line functions in the United States work force; (C) the lack of access for qualified women and minorities to credential-building developmental opportunities; and (D) the desirability of eliminating artificial barriers to the advancement of women and minorities to such levels; (5) the establishment of a commission to examine issues raised by the Glass Ceiling Initiative would help— (A) focus greater attention on the importance of eliminating artificial barriers to the advancement of women and minorities to management and decisionmaking positions in business; and (B) promote work force diversity; (6) a comprehensive study that includes analysis of the manner in which management and decisionmaking positions are filled, the developmental and skill-enhancing practices used to foster the necessary qualifications for advancement, and the compensation programs and reward structures utilized in the corporate sector would assist in the establishment of practices and policies promoting opportunities for, and eliminating artifi- 42 USC 1981 note. Gleiss Ceiling Act of 1991. Women. Minorities. 42 USC 2000e note. 42 USC 2000e note.

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