Discrimination
How Do You Prove Wage Discrimination?
It has been more than 50 years since wage discrimination became illegal in the United States, yet persistent pay gaps between men and women, different races, younger and older employees, and those with and without disabilities still exist. Wage discrimination in the U.S. is a significant issue, and various studies and data sources highlight persistent…
Read MoreAn Update on the CROWN Act
Hair is often considered an expression of one’s personal identity, heritage, and ancestry. However, many Black and brown people feel pressured to leave their natural selves behind in the interest of avoiding hair-based discrimination. According to the 2023 CROWN Workplace Research Study, Black women’s hair is more than twice as likely as white women’s hair…
Read MoreMaking a Discrimination Claim Under 42 U.S.C. §1981
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prevents an employer from discriminating against an individual based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. However, another federal law—42 U.S.C. §1981—provides additional protections to victims of race discrimination. Part of the post-Civil War Civil Rights Act of 1866, 42 U.S.C. §1981 was initially passed…
Read MoreFederal Legislation Banning Hairstyle Discrimination Introduced
A growing number of states are considering or have adopted laws prohibiting hair style discrimination. Advocates for the ban explain that black Americans have been discriminated against based on how their hair grows naturally, and that such a law is necessary to ensure protection. Discriminatory incidents have occurred across the country, in schools, at sporting…
Read MoreLaws Protect Veterans from Discrimination
Veterans often face many challenges after returning from military service, including acclimating to civilian life, obtaining quality medical care, and starting and/or resuming a previous career. Fortunately, federal laws exist which have been designed to help veterans in the workplace, including ensuring they are not victims of discrimination, and allowing federal employers to give preferential…
Read MoreDiscrimination Lawsuit Filed After Company Pressures Workers to Discriminate Against Customers
A national chicken wings franchise is being sued by a former employee based on a hostile work environment. The Title VII race discrimination lawsuit asserts that the franchise fostered an environment that encouraged discrimination, including race discrimination, age discrimination, discrimination based on a disability and retaliation. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…
Read MoreCan Employers Mandate Measles Vaccinations?
The recent measles outbreak has many workers concerned – both whether they are at risk for contracting the disease and alternatively, whether they may be forced by their employer to get a vaccine. The issue has sparked a debate among many workers – those concerned about the dangers of diseases, and those who believe that…
Read MoreCookie Company Sued for Immigration Discrimination
Employment news reports that a national cookie company has agreed to settle an immigration related discrimination claim. The Department of Justice set forth that the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), prohibits several discriminatory actions such as: “1) citizenship status discrimination in hiring, firing, or recruitment or referral for a fee, 2) national origin discrimination in…
Read MoreAre you protected from discrimination at your job?
While most workers assume that it is illegal for their employer to discriminate on the basis of sex, age, religion, gender, or race, whether you are protected from discrimination is not always clear-cut. Whether discrimination laws apply to your job is a complex legal analysis, and often requires consulting with an experienced Atlanta employment attorney…
Read MoreWhat type of damages am I entitled to if I suffer employment discrimination?
A number of federal and state laws prohibit employment discrimination. These include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits sex, religious, gender and race discrimination. Additionally, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAAA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which prohibit discrimination…
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