Tag: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Muslim teacher may proceed with national origin harassment claim

By Colorado Employment Law Letter Apr 17, 2016 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Emily Hobbs-Wright A Turkish-born Muslim teacher claimed that her school had a culture of racial and ethnic hostility. The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose decisions apply to Colorado employers) recently ruled that her complaints of national origin discrimination may move forward. This case offers several lessons on how to handle cultural differences […]

Equal pay issues gaining attention

By Wisconsin Employment Law Letter Mar 20, 2016 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Gesina (Ena) M. Seiler The concept of equal pay for equal work is receiving attention from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), President Barack Obama, and the 2016 candidates for president. That means there’s no better time than the present for a review of what “equal pay” does and doesn’t mean, recent amendments to […]

Employers See Dramatic Rise in Pregnancy Discrimination Claims

By Arizona Employment Law Letter Feb 13, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Feb 13, 2009

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is back in the news as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether AT&T violated the Act by paying reduced pension benefits based on uncredited pregnancy leave taken before enactment of the PDA in 1978. That upcoming decision may influence whether companies have to change their policies retroactively to comply with […]