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21st September 2009
Sexual harassment laws are easily defined under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
It prohibits unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or any other physical or verbal behavior that is sexual in nature, regardless of submission o... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group16th September 2009
The Equal Employment opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported a high of 3,273 complaints of religious discrimination in 2008. That is the highest it’s been for more than a decade.
In Los Angeles, religious discrimination in the workplace has become a ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group15th September 2009
Disparate or adverse impact in employment selection decisions refers to the different treatment of employees or applicants based on their race, color, religion, gender, national origin or handicap.
This recent decision of the US Supreme Court takes a n... Read >
Author: Ken Danderfer17th August 2009
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, offensive conduct such as racial slurs, racial jokes, derogatory comments, or other verbal or physical behaviors based on a person’s race or color is prohibited and is considered racial harassment.
It ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group11th August 2009
Did you know that the first national income tax was introduced in Washington DC on August 5, 1861? It was originally initiated to fund the Civil War. This is just one of the many events and occurrences that have happened in the month of August in the ... Read >
Author: tours4fun10th August 2009
Do you feel discriminated at work because you are pregnant?
In 2006, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission has received 4,901 charges of sex related discrimination from pregnant women in the US. It goes to show that there are employers who don'... Read >
Author: J.A. Castillo24th July 2009
I am not revealing any great secret by stating that our country is in the middle of tremendously difficult economic times. The smallest businesses to the largest corporations are forced to lay off employees or close their doors altogether. It is likely ... Read >
13th June 2009
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported a significant increase of religious discrimination cases in the United States. Starting 2001, the numbers have crossed the 2000 mark with 2,127 cases and now reached a high of 3,273 cases last 2008.
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Author: Mesriani Law Group05th June 2009
When it comes to leasing an Apartment Finder and Rental Services, several state and federal laws were enacted to ensure the equal opportunity in housing for all people.
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits all racial discrimination in the rental of p... Read >
Author: baji24th February 2009
Gender Discrimination
Virtually all endeavors in which men are engaged in, including academics, politics, employment, and athletics, women also have the ability to do equally and succeed.
There is a long record of sex or gender discrimination. Unfor... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group15th December 2008
Numerous pregnant women are found in the workplace nowadays. Though they are pregnant, their condition did not stop them form working or earning money. However, there are instances when these women are discriminated in their workplace due to their physica... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group03rd December 2008
Every person has the right to his or her own beliefs. Consequently, every person also has the right to be secured that he or she will be protected from religious discrimination in the workplace. How would you know if you are being discriminated against be... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group03rd December 2008
These days, more people are aware of their rights in the workplace. Gone are the days when people take harassment sitting down.
Sexual harassment charges that were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reached 12,510 for the fiscal ye... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group30th November 2008
There are two genders that exist, namely men and women. Both sexes are equally talented and skilled in their own chosen fields or areas. In employment, men and women often work together to produce good results. There is a variation with regards to the cap... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th November 2008
Almost every endeavor where men are engaged in (this includes athletics, employment, politics, and academics), women also possess the skill to perform equally and succeed.
However, gender or sex discrimination has a very long history and until now, d... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group15th July 2008
With no discriminatory intent whatsoever, many interviewers get themselves and their companies in trouble by asking seemingly innocent questions. Taking a few steps to avoid improper questions can save your company legal fees, bad publicity and lost work ... Read >
Author: Aaron Morris07th July 2008
In the field of Labor and Employment, the law specifically abhors discrimination. Legislations are being enacted in order to put an end to this unlawful practice. Some of these laws which are already implemented in Los Angeles, California are:
1. The A... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group19th June 2008
Disability Law is one which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various sectors such as employment, housing, education and access to public services. It is largely regulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group23rd May 2008
Freedom of Religion
Like any other rights, a right to religion is enshrined as a basic human right that should be respected. In consonance to the right to religion is the freedom of religion. Freedom of religion is generally recognized by many nations ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group29th April 2008
Now a days internet has given us an optimal and easy way to search everything, existing in the world. If you are looking online for your next job, means you can explore several opportunities that can lead to a bright future. By surfing on internet through... Read >
Author: webmaster12329th April 2008
Now a days internet has given us an optimal and easy way to search everything, existing in the world. If you are looking online for your next job, means you can explore several opportunities that can lead to a bright future. By surfing on internet through... Read >
Author: webmaster12329th April 2008
Now a days internet has given us an optimal and easy way to search everything, existing in the world. If you are looking online for your next job, means you can explore several opportunities that can lead to a bright future. By surfing on internet thr... Read >
Author: webmaster12317th April 2008
Now a days internet has given us an optimal and easy way to search everything, existing in the world. If you are looking online for your next job, means you can explore several opportunities that can lead to a bright future. By surfing on internet through... Read >
Author: webmaster12325th February 2008
Whistleblowers in America are protected by laws as the government finds individuals reporting fraud and other illegal internal issues as extremely important to keep the balances in check.
Whistleblowers may identify and report actual theft, false claim... Read >
Author: Legal29th June 2007
The laws that deal with discrimination in Real Estate date back to the years right after the American Civil War. These discrimination laws apply to Real Estate investors also.
The American Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibited discrimination in the renta... Read >
Author: Barry Waxler11th April 2007
The growing number of incidents related to sexual harassments in the workplace is one of the major concerns that the U.S. employment sector is dealing with. In the past few years, thousands or even a hundred thousand of these cases were reported and were ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group17th November 2006
Equal and unequal consumer credit opportunities:
Consumer credit and its necessity:
Every individual requires credit for better lifestyle, purchasing a house, starting a business, re modeling an existing home etc. as all these depends upon credit. T... Read >
Author: Sayan Potter26th July 2006
As a business owner you need to be careful about sexual and racial discrimination cases; it can happen to you. The Civil Rights Act applies to all businesses, and even for small businesses should be kept in mind.
What are the laws in these... Read >
Author: Howard Giske29th October 2005
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, and sex.
Federal law is broken into two categories: this article looks at Hostile Environment.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 m... Read >
Author: Rhonda Goetz29th October 2005
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, and sex.
Federal law is broken into two categories: Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment. This article will focus on Quid Pro Quo... Read >
Author: Rhonda Goetz29th October 2005
Sexual Favoritism falls under the Hostile Environment category of the federal law that governs harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, nat... Read >
Author: Rhonda Goetz
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