Tag Archives: Age Discrimination Employment Act

You cannot be discriminated against in the workplace because of your religion

             We have written several posting about age discrimination  and pregnancy discrimination.  But Federal and many state laws also prohibit employers from discriminating against employees because of their religion.              This means that an employer cannot make any decisions based … Continue reading

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Did you know that laws against age discrimination apply in the hiring process?

Have you applied for a job only to be told that the company is looking for a “recent college grad” or an “energetic person”? These phrases can imply age-based hiring discrimination. The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects … Continue reading

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The Wal-Mart decision missed the point because discrimination affects everyone

The Supreme Court’s opinion this week in Wal-Mart v. Dukes embraced the premise that a written policy forbidding sex discrimination may be enough to immunize employers from accountability for discrimination that can affect personnel decisions.    Now, with the blessing of … Continue reading

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