Employment Discrimination

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People are protected from employment discrimination by both federal and state laws. At the federal level the law applicable to this field includes administrative rulings, case law, statutes and even the U.S. Constitution. Many states have a similar regulatory scheme as well. Employment discrimination is, at its heart, a matter of civil rights. Prohibited conduct may flow from distinctions made about a person based on their gender, age, disability or race. Specific cases often involve either on-the-job harassment or illegal termination. However, many cases also arise in the context of the failure to hire an otherwise qualified person, based on race, age, gender or disability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The Difference Between Disparate Impact And Disparate Treatment?
Discrimination on its face is disparate treatment. However, rules or policies that are facially neutral can have a disproportionate impact on minorities and other members of a protected group. This … more
What Is Employment Discrimination?
Employment discrimination generally occurs when an employee is intentionally treated differently because of the employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual … more
What Is A For Cause Defense To A Discrimination Claim?
An employer may defend against a discrimination claim by showing the court that it had good cause or a legitimate nondiscriminatory reason for its action. For example, an employer may defend … more