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The Rise of At-Will Employment and Racial Inequality in the Public Sector

University of Miami

This article assesses several likely consequences of moving from a traditional tenure to an at-will system of employment for patterns of racial inequality in the public sector. On the basis of these consequences, it is argued that an at-will system may negate the long-standing status of the public arena as the labor market niche for African Americans. The broad discretion of employers may increase susceptibility of African Americans to discrimination-induced job dismissals. In addition, employment at will may reduce the social-psychological benefits traditionally associated with government employment.

Key Words: public sector • employment • race • inequality

Review of Public Personnel Administration, Vol. 26, No. 2, 178-187 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0734371X06287736


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