Despite the legalization of same-sex marriage in the US, a 2019 study found that same-sex couples are 73% less likely to be approved for a mortgage loan than heterosexual couples. They can also expect to pay higher interest rates. 26 US states lack housing protections for the LGBTQ+ community. The approval rate for same-sex marriage […]
Price discrimination monopoly is when a company charges different rates to customers for the same product or service due to their economic situation. This is possible due to the company’s monopoly power, which allows them to set prices arbitrarily. The company assesses its customer base and applies a price discrimination regime to maximize profit. An […]
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers over 40 from age-based harassment, biased hiring, and wage discrimination. Employers with 20 or more employees are covered, but there are exceptions for independent contractors and some political appointees. Employers can ask about age but cannot use it to intimidate or dissuade applicants. Age restrictions in job […]
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 makes it illegal for US employers with at least 15 employees to discriminate against pregnant women or those who have had a baby. It covers employment situations, leave and absences, and medical and pregnancy-related benefits. Employers must treat pregnant job applications the same as other applications and cannot force […]
The Racial Discrimination Act makes it illegal to discriminate against people based on race, color, ethnicity, and immigration status in Australia. It covers areas such as work, services, education, housing, and sports. The act also prohibits racially offensive comments and artwork, with exceptions for certain contexts. Indigenous groups can receive financial assistance under special distinctions. […]
The Racial Discrimination Act in Australia makes it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, and immigration status. It covers areas such as work, education, housing, and sports. The law also prohibits racially offensive comments and artwork, with exceptions for certain circumstances. Indigenous groups can receive financial assistance under special distinctions. The act is […]
Workplace discrimination can lead to a lawsuit against the employer. The plaintiff must prove discrimination under prevailing law, file a complaint, and confirm that the basis of the lawsuit falls within the definition of discrimination. Protected categories include gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. Discrimination lawsuits are usually filed in federal court in the […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a form of discrimination that can include physical or verbal abuse of a sexual nature. US laws protect victims of sexual harassment and discrimination, with two main forms outlined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Prevention policies and education can help to deter sexual harassment […]
Employment discrimination can occur in the application, promotion, termination, or compensation process. To prove discrimination, the employee must belong to a protected class and show that the employer acted on discriminatory measures. It can be difficult to prove, but evidence can be found in employer records obtained through the legal discovery process. Protected classes include […]
The ADA and other laws protect people with disabilities from discrimination and require reasonable accommodations. To succeed in a lawsuit, the person must demonstrate their disability, prove discrimination, and request reasonable accommodations. Offices investigate complaints and may bring lawsuits, but victims can also bring their own lawsuits with the help of an attorney. Other federal […]
Proving age discrimination is difficult as employers can claim unrelated reasons for their decision. Understanding what constitutes age discrimination is important, and gathering hard evidence is crucial to winning a case. Discrimination can occur in hiring, promotion, benefit distribution, and harassment. Proving age discrimination can be extremely difficult depending on the case. It is not […]
Housing discrimination is when someone is denied access to housing based on their characteristics or membership of a group. Landlords, property managers, or banks can be perpetrators. It is illegal in the US to discriminate based on race, nationality, religion, disability, gender, or marital status. Discrimination can occur in rental housing and buying a home, […]
Racial discrimination has led to significant legal decisions, particularly in the US, with cases focusing on school segregation, interracial marriage, and voting rights. Plessy v. Ferguson legalized segregation for over 60 years until it was overturned by Brown v. Board of Education. Other cases invalidated laws designed to discourage minority voting and banned mixed-race marriages. […]
Historic legal decisions have been made in response to cases of racial discrimination, particularly in the United States. Major cases have focused on school segregation, interracial marriage, and voting rights. Plessy v. Ferguson legalized racial segregation, but subsequent cases overturned this precedent. Other nations have also heard similar cases. The continued presence of such cases […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 protects disabled people from mistreatment in the workplace and public spaces. Discrimination can occur through assumptions about what a disabled person can do, subtle actions such as passing over for promotion, or failing to provide reasonable accommodations. It is illegal to discriminate against disabled candidates during job […]
Legal digests are used to research discrimination case law, listing court cases and opinions. Jurisprudence is made by judges and becomes precedents for other courts. Case reporters are numbered volumes of appellate court decisions, with opinions containing case captions, head notes, and relevant facts. Internet searches use specific keywords to find articles and summaries on […]
Wage discrimination occurs when a person or business discriminates between employees in pay, including overtime, bonuses, and retirement benefits. Gender is the most common form of wage discrimination, often due to unconscious bias. Legislation such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Equal Pay Act aim to prevent wage discrimination, but exceptions […]
Reverse discrimination occurs when a majority group is treated less advantageously in favor of a minority group. Civil rights laws have been passed to right historical wrongs, but some argue that affirmative action and other laws favoring traditionally discriminated against groups are reverse discrimination. Specific quotas for minority applicants are deemed unconstitutional. Reverse discrimination occurs […]
Workplace discrimination is illegal in the US based on certain protected traits, including race, sex, national origin, color, age, and disability. Different civil rights laws create different protected classes and prohibit various types of discrimination in hiring, firing, and employment conditions. Discrimination based on physical attractiveness or neighborhood is not illegal. Employers cannot allow a […]
To prove employment discrimination, gather compelling evidence that demonstrates negative effects. Evidence can include witness testimony, emails, and memos. It’s important to show that the perpetrator acted on discriminatory thoughts. Hiring decisions can be complicated, but harassment is easier to prove. Make sure the discrimination has actually occurred and approach evidence collection discreetly to protect […]
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