1981 law

42 U.S.C. 1981 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on race in the making and enforcement of contracts, including employment contracts. It applies to both public and private sector employers, and it provides protection against discrimination in all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of…

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Is My Case Worth Pursuing?

If you have evidence of some form of unlawful discrimination, in deciding whether to pursue the case, you should consider what is at stake for you? Pursing your case may worthwhile for you if you were/are: fired, suspended, laid off in a reduction in force, being transferred or demoted, suffering a significant pay cut, and…

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Unemployment Preparation Checklist

I fear I may lose my job. What should I do? Be Prepared. Covering Your Bases Legally Gather your co-workers’ contact information, especially if they might be a witness. Make copies of any documents within your personal access showing your work performance. Collect all work related documents, such as paychecks and time sheets. Make a…

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Federal Court Verdict Warns Businesses Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Lawyers commenting on a $50,700 verdict against Sangria’s Mexican Café in Tucker, Georgia indicate that owners of the restaurant made damaging comments during a 2009 investigation – comments including an admission from the owner fired employees because he feared that they would make false allegations to government agencies. Lawyers for…

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