| State Fair Employment Practices Laws |
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| Nearly all states have some form of fair employment practices laws that generally forbid employment discrimination based upon an employee's race, sex, religion, or national origin. These laws typically mirror the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, and national origin in the workplace. More... |
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| What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission? |
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| History of the EEOC More... |
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| Employer Liability for Employee Use of Company-Owned Computer Equipment |
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| The rapid evolution of the personal computer over the last 20 years or so has resulted in widespread use of personal computers in business. There is an ever-increasing number of employees who use a personal computer in the workplace, including a large segment for whom the use of a computer is essential to their job function. A large percentage of employees who have access to personal computers in the workplace have an employer-assigned email address, access to the employer's email system, and access to the Internet. The increasing use of personal computers in the workplace has forced employers to confront several legal issues, including the extent an employer might become liable for the tortious or criminal use of an employer-supplied computer. More... |
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| Churches and Title VII Liability |
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| Title VII Background More... |
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| Hot Cargo Agreements under the National Labor Relations Act |
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| In 1935, Congress passed the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to encourage collective bargaining and to strengthen the rights of workers. Hot cargo agreements, also known as "hot goods" agreements, are agreements between employers and labor unions. More... |
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