The EEOC's ruling is contrary to several U.S. Appellate Court decisions, which held that sexual orientation discrimination is not actionable as sex discrimination under Title VII. While federal law on this point is unclear, in Illinois, sexual orientation is recognized as an a protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
On July 15, 2015, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") ruled that employment discrimination based on sexual orientation is actionable as sex discrimination under Title VII. Baldwin v. Foxx, No. 0120133080.
The EEOC's ruling is contrary to several U.S. Appellate Court decisions, which held that sexual orientation discrimination is not actionable as sex discrimination under Title VII. While federal law on this point is unclear, in Illinois, sexual orientation is recognized as an a protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
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9/14/2015 12:59:30 am
The increased attention on religious discrimination means it is important to review your company’s anti discrimination policies and practices and ensure that religious issues are adequately and properly covered.
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9/28/2015 02:36:50 am
This article isn't about religious discrimination, but you are correct. Employment law and interpretation of those laws are in flux and it is a good idea for employers to have a such policies and practices. At Choate Herschman LLC, we help employers draft and implement such policies.
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Dana
9/27/2015 12:23:38 pm
Can you practice in Alabama
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9/28/2015 02:40:19 am
None of the attorneys are currently licensed in Alabama, so no.
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