Employment Law Discussion Questions

Talk it Out: Employment Law

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Questions

Did Ms. Ledbetter’s struggle lead to pay equity for women in the U.S.? Explain your answer and use data to support it. Include a link or a cite to the information.  You will need to do some independent research to answer this question. Contact the Skyline College library for help.

What steps could be taken to increase gender pay equity?

Unit Summary: Employment Law

REVIEW QUESTION FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW

Sara showed up to her job interview wearing a headscarf. At the interview, the employer asked Sara if she was going to wear the headscarf on the job.  Sara said “yes, my belief system requires me to wear this.” The employer did not to hire her.  Later, when asked why, the employer said that Sara was “not a good fit” and said “her headscarf clashes with our employee dress code which requires employees to dress in “classic East Coast collegiate style.” Sara then sued, saying the employer had violated  Title VII the Civil Rights Act and committed an “unlawful employment practice.” Sara alleges that she is a practicing Muslim and wears the scarf for religious reasons.

Question: What specific section of Title VII the Civil Rights Act will Sara rely on in the lawsuit? Will Sara win or lose at trial?

PART TWO:

The learning goals for this unit were for you to be able to answer the following questions:

What are the various civil rights statutes that govern employment discrimination?

What legal theories govern recovery discrimination lawsuits?

How can businesses steer clear of liability for discrimination?