graded A+ passed
Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
monitored by the equal employment opportunity commission (eeoc) Forbids discrimination on
the basis of sex, race, color, religion, or national origin in all areas of the employment
relationship
intentional discrimination
disparate treatment
disparate treatment
results when an employer intentionally discriminates against employees who are members of a
protected class
prima facie case
"at first sight" refers to a fact that is presumed to be true unless contradicted by evidence
prima facie case requirements
1. the plaintiff is a member of a protected class
2. the plaintiff applied & was qualified for the job
, 3. the plaintiff was rejected by the employer
4. the employer continued to seek applicants for the position or filled the position with a person
not in a protected class
unintentional discrimination
disparate-impact discrimination
disparate impact
occurs when a protected group of people is adversely affected by an employer's practices,
procedures, or tests, even though they do not appear to be discriminatory
Pool of Applicants Test must show
1. as a result of educational or other job requirements or hiring procedures
2. the % of nonwhites, women, or members of other protected classes in the employers
workforce
3. does not reflect the % of that group in the pool of qualified appplicants
reverse discrimination
when a person in the majority position sues for discrimination
dual burden