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Lex Mentis - What's God Got to do With It? ( May 2006 )
Most of us think of religion in terms of a deity, a set of defined values and traditions, and a moral code emphasizing virtuous behavior. But not the EEOC and most courts. In an absurd, politically correct effort to avoid passing value judgments at all costs, they will accept just about any bizarre beliefs as a religion just because a plaintiff claims to believe in it. -
EEOC'S New Guidance on National Origin Discrimination & English-Only Rules ( February 2003 )
SCENARIO: Two olive-skinned, full-bearded men of Arab descent sit in your break room discussing a party they both attended over the weekend. Nothing is unusual except that the conversation is spoken in Arabic only. Two of your non-Arab employees overhear their conversation and remark, "Look at 'em- they're probably over there planning the next major terrorist event. -
The Problem of Shifting, Inconsistent Explanations ( February 2003 )
A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (which has jurisdiction over claims arising in Utah federal court), reminds employers of the risks they face when they present shifting explanations for their employment decisions. In Juarez v. ACS Gov't. Solutions Group, Inc., the plaintiff-employee alleged he was terminated because of his race, color and national origin in violation of Title VII. -
Title VII Damage Caps: Calculating Your Maximum Exposure ( November 2000 )
In Vance v. Union Planters Corp, the court defined the meaning of the term "current or preceding calendar year." Now employers have a bright line test for determining their maximum exposure in discrimination cases pursuant to Title VII. -
Black Workers Have Claim Of Discrimination Against Black Supervisor ( September 1999 )
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that both black and white workers can sue for racial discrimination based o. -
Defending Employment Decisions on US Soil ( June 1999 )
In recent years, the frequency with which international corporations move employees from country to country has. -
Facts About Race/Color Discrimination ( January 1997 )
This fact sheet gives an overview of what constitutes race/color discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. -
National Origin Discrimination--42. U.S.C. ?2000e. ( January 1998 )
Plaintiff filed suit against her former employer alleging violations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 196.
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