Discrimination Law Blog

Federal Discrimination Laws - The Origins of Anti-Discrimination

Monday, November 16, 2009 by Nancy J. Balles

This article was provided by Nancy Balles, discrimination attorney in Walnut Creek, California. Anti-discrimination laws have their federal origins in the Civil Rights Act of 1957, which was the first civil rights legislation enacted by Congress and which gave voting rights to African Americans.

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Topic: Discrimination

The Supreme Court Decides That Age May Factor Into An Employer's Decision To Take Action Against An Employee

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 by Sheryl L. Axelrod

This article discusses the Supreme Court's recent decision allowing employers to take age into account in taking action against an employee.... Read More
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Topic: Discrimination

A Reminder From The Bench: Proving A Hostile Work Environment Claim Is Not Easy

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 by Sheryl L. Axelrod

This article explains the level of evidence needed to prove a hostile work environment claim.... Read More
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Topic: Discrimination

Taking Measures To Diversify A Workforce Is Now Risky Business: The Supreme Court Rules That Correcting Discrimination Can Itself Be Discriminatory

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 by Sheryl L. Axelrod

This article discusses the recent Supreme Court decision on an employer's liability for taking efforts to increase diversity in the workplace.... Read More
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Topic: Discrimination

Another bad right turn by the Supreme Court

Friday, July 31, 2009 by Randy A. Fleischer

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 18 again made a bad turn to the right that unfairly restricts the rights of victims of employment discrimination.

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Topic: Discrimination

Assessing Your Company's Exposure In An Employment Discrimination Case

Saturday, June 6, 2009 by Sheryl L. Axelrod

This one-page piece advises employers concerning the substantial exposure faced in an often overlooked area of employment discrimination law: claims by temporary employees denied permanent positions. It then offers insight into how that exposure can be limited.

This piece may also be found at:
http://www.theaxelrodfirm.com/articles.php?action=1

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Topic: Discrimination

Learn how Federal employment laws protect your rights in the workplace!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 by Derek T. Smith

New York City law firm of Akin & Smith practices employment law, discrimination in New York City, harassment law in NYC and wrongful terminations and are knowledgeable about Federal labor laws.... Read More
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Topic: Discrimination

Proving Liability in a Personal Injury Case

Friday, January 30, 2009 by B. Ervin Brown

As a discrimination law firm in Winston-Salem, we inform our clients that to have grounds for a personal injury claim, you must have proof of liability, which means you can show that the harm you suffered was the result of either intentional conduct or negligence.  And, to establish negligence, your attorney will need to compil... Read More
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Topic: Discrimination
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