Page 2: Title VII Applications and Discrimination Types

This page details the specific applications of Title VII and explains different forms of discrimination. The law applies to employers with 15 or more employees and covers all aspects of employment.

Definition: Disparate treatment discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against a specific individual because of their protected characteristic.

Highlight: Title VII protections extend to all aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, and training opportunities.

Example: A successful Title VII plaintiff can recover back pay and reasonable attorney's fees as remedies for discrimination.

Vocabulary: Disparate impact discrimination - When an employer's practices discriminate against an entire protected class, proven through statistical data.

Page 4: Legal Defenses and Disability Considerations

This page outlines various defenses available in Title VII actions and addresses disability-related protections and requirements.

Vocabulary: BFOQ (Bona Fide Occupational Qualification) refers to situations where discrimination based on a protected class may be legally justified.

Definition: A person with disability is defined as someone who has a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting major life activities.

Highlight: The Equal Pay Act provides four specific criteria that can justify wage differentials: seniority, merit, quantity/quality of product, and factors other than sex.