| The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Undue Hardship Defense |
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| Remedies Available under the |
| Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)More... |
| Employers' Vicarious Liability for Sexual Harassment |
| Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, adverse discrimination of employees on the basis of sex is unlawful. Included within this prohibition is sexual harassment. The Supreme Court has clearly determined that when a supervisor sexually harasses a subordinate, the employer may be found liable for that conduct.More... |
| The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Temporary Staffing Firms--General Application |
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| Remedies Available in Title VII Employment Discrimination Actions |
| Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. Actionable employment discrimination can stem from adverse employment actions like being fired or demoted on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. It can also stem from a hostile work environment created by pervasive or substantial sexual harassment. If an employee believes that he or she is the victim of unlawful employment discrimination, he or she may pursue remedies under Title VII.More... |
