by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | HR, Employment, Labor, & Discrimination
What is Sexual Orientation Discrimination? Sexual orientation or identity discrimination in the employment context means any form of employment discrimination based upon the real or perceived sexual orientation (gay, lesbian, bisexual, or heterosexual) or identity...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | HR, Employment, Labor, & Discrimination
What is discrimination on the basis of religion under Title VII? Religious discrimination is intentional conduct or policies that treat or affect individuals differently based upon their religious beliefs or affiliations. This includes any of the intentional...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | HR, Employment, Labor, & Discrimination
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1866? The Civil Rights Act of 1866, commonly known as the 1981 Act, was passed at the end of the Civil War in an effort to protect minorities against race-based discrimination. The pertinent provisions of the Act reads, All persons...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | HR, Employment, Labor, & Discrimination
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the primary law protecting individuals with disabilities from various forms of discrimination. The ADA specifically prohibits employers from discriminating against job applicants...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | HR, Employment, Labor, & Discrimination
What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) was passed to address discrimination in employment based upon Age. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Act do not protect against...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | HR, Employment, Labor, & Discrimination
What is affirmative action? Affirmative action is a federal executive order prescribed to protect federal employees and employees of certain federal contractors. What does affirmative action apply? Affirmative action is a federal executive order prescribed to protect...
