Religious Discrimination by Religious Organizations Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, commonly referred to as “Title VII,” prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of religion. It also prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, and national origin. It is a federal law so it applies… read more →
The United States, a country home to people of various religious backgrounds and faiths, prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of religion. The federal law protecting workers from employment discrimination is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, commonly referred to as “Title VII.” Employees in Pennsylvania are… read more →
Our basic understanding of a concept is not always on par with the legal system’s understanding of that concept. The term “disability” is one example. What exactly is a disability according to the law? We can look to the laws that protect disabled workers for a better understanding. The Legal… read more →
Federal and state laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an employee’s disability or perceived disability. To be considered “disabled” under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, you must: Have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity with or without the… read more →
Age discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or applicant unfavorably because of his or her age. Laws on the federal and state levels protect employees and applicants from this type of discrimination if they are 40 or older. These laws do not protect individuals who are younger than… read more →
It is illegal for an employer to treat its employees or applicants unfavorably because of a disability. This type of discrimination occurs when an employee or applicant has a disability, has a history of a disability, or is believed to have an impairment that is not transitory and minor and… read more →
When you hear that an employer has “discriminated” against an employee, the key question is what type of discrimination occurred? There are many types of discrimination. The most common types of discrimination fall under three federal statutes: (1) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (2) the Age Discrimination in… read more →
Employment Discrimination lawsuits are initiated because of the protections provided under several different statutes. One of the most commonly used statutes in employment discrimination lawsuits is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). However, if you are filing an employment discrimination lawsuit in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania… read more →