In 2020 the U.S. Supreme Court tied itself in knots to avoid adopting the longstanding EEOC position that discrimination against LGBTQI+ individuals is sex discrimination under federal law, specifically Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Instead, the Court held that sexual orientation and gender identity are not characteristics protected by Title Continue Reading...
Possible Implications of the Supreme Court Decision in Bostock
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Bostock v. Clayton County held that although Title VII does not recognize LGBTQ+ status as a protected characteristic, LGBTQ+ discrimination is not possible without impermissibly taking into account a person’s sex. Sex is a protected characteristic under Title VII, meaning employers are generally prohibited Continue Reading...
Department of Justice and Big Business Present Opposing Opinions on Title VII Coverage
Many large companies and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have weighed in on a Federal court case, with opposing views on whether discrimination based on sexual orientation should be illegal. The case is an ongoing one in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan. It involves Donald Zarda, who filed suit against his former employer Continue Reading...
Is it a Good Idea to use SAT Scores for Making Employment Decisions?
by Dan A. Biddle, Ph.D. Many recent news posts reveal that some employers are beginning to use SAT scores as “factors” in the hiring process. Examples Continue Reading...
Title VII and Pay Equity under Directive 307
Webinar: Title VII and Pay Equity under Directive 307 - a webinar featuring Dr. Dan Kuang presented by Compensation Connection Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:00 AM PDT Registration Information: http://www.compensationconnection.com/webinars_listing Webinar Description: Under the Obama Administration, federal enforcement agencies (e.g., Continue Reading...
