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San Francisco: Gay Marriage Laws
Published: 12/16/2010 by Karan Karan in Discrimination & Civil Rights Law
The definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman has origins in sectarian religious views of marriage. Nevertheless, proponents of gay marriage have not yet fully explored the religious discrimination inherent in public policies that e
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination: Protecting Civil Rights
Published: 12/10/2010 by Danielle Lovallo in Discrimination & Civil Rights Law
In a progressive step to guarantee the protection of civil rights to all citizens, the state of New Jersey has placed in effect policy to directly address discrimination. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination contains provisions to discourage dis
Civil Rights Attorney: Finding Representation In The Chicago Area
Published: 12/16/2010 by Chicago Civilrightsattorney in Civil Law
This article offers tips to help you find a civil rights lawyer in Chicago.
Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit in Illinois
Published: 12/16/2010 by Joanneaika Castillo in Discrimination & Civil Rights Law
The workplace is a common venue where discrimination exists. Ideally, employment decisions such as hiring, firing, and promotion are evaluated based on performance. As in most other states it is illegal in Illinois to base employment decisions on "pr
Defining Workplace Harassment
Published: 12/16/2010 by Steven Medvin in Discrimination & Civil Rights Law
Workplace harassment is defined as any type of unwelcome action toward an employee that leads to difficulty in performing assigned tasks or that causes the employee to feel he or she is working in a hostile environment.
Labor Law – Why Immigrants Become the Prime Targets for Labor Abuse
Published: 12/20/2010 by Sammi Jonesman in Employment & Labor Law
Immigrants, aside from going through the emotional anguish brough about by leaving their homeland, also suffer from the most serious and common cases of labor abuse. In this article, let us discuss the various ways on how and why this happens.
Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Disobedience
Published: 12/16/2010 by Nicola Dalleva in Discrimination & Civil Rights Law
There is no argument that Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential figures of the 21st century. Though the result of his crusade were positive, there still exists criticism in some camps where his actions were viewed as extremist.
California Hispanic Discrimination Lawyer And Latino Civil Rights Attorney Discusses Discrimination
Published: 12/16/2010 by Sebastian Gibson in Discrimination & Civil Rights Law
California Hispanic and Latino Civil Rights Lawyer Sebastian Gibson discusses discrimination against Hispanics, Latinos and Mexican-Americans, as one of the perceived symbols of that discrimination, the U.S.-Mexico Border Fence, nears completion. In
Fair Opportunity for Disabled Employees
Published: 12/08/2010 by Jinky Belle in Discrimination & Civil Rights Law
There are certain forms of workplace discrimination that are not allowed in the United States under the Employment Law. The employer must be discriminating on the basis of a protected category in order for the discrimination to be considered illegal.
Understanding the Employment Discrimination Laws
Published: 12/09/2010 by Ashley Smith in Discrimination & Civil Rights Law
Understanding the discriminatory practices and the laws that prohibit them is necessary for every employee. If you suspect any such discrimination, it is time to consult an attorney to decipher the details.
