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Terminating Employees In Virginia: A Roadmap For The Employer, The Employee, And Their Counsel, Keith D. Boyette
Terminating Employees In Virginia: A Roadmap For The Employer, The Employee, And Their Counsel, Keith D. Boyette
University of Richmond Law Review
In Virginia, as elsewhere, employees are increasingly challenging the employer's decision to terminate the employment relationship. Consequently, the employer's time and resources are diverted from the operation of business to the defense of employee lawsuits. The probability and'risk of such litigation can be minimized if the employer, advised by his counsel, structures his employment con- tracts and relationships with an awareness of the legal consequences of his actions.
Employment Discrimination-Seniority Systems Under Title Vii: American Tobacco Co. V. Pattersonand Pullman-Standard V. Swint, Joseph D. Mccluskey
Employment Discrimination-Seniority Systems Under Title Vii: American Tobacco Co. V. Pattersonand Pullman-Standard V. Swint, Joseph D. Mccluskey
University of Richmond Law Review
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 "is a broad remedial measure designed 'to assure equality of employment opportunities.'" The Su- preme Court, in the seminal Title VII employment discrimination case, Griggs v. Duke Power Co.,s stated that "[t]he objective of Congress in the enactment of Title VII ...was to achieve equality of employment oppor- tunities and remove barriers that have operated in the past to favor an identifiable group of white employees over other employees."" The Griggs decision has provided the basic framework for analyzing employment dis- crimination cases. The Court held that any employment practices, proce- …
Title Ix And Employment Discrimination: North Haven Board Of Education V. Bell, Claire G. Cardwell
Title Ix And Employment Discrimination: North Haven Board Of Education V. Bell, Claire G. Cardwell
University of Richmond Law Review
In 1972, Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments in response to widespread sex discrimination by educational institutions. The goal of the statute was to prevent the use of federal funds to support discriminatory practices by institutions of higher education. In 1975, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) issued regulations pursuant to sections 901 and 902 of Title IX. These regulations were specifically directed at the employment practices of federally funded education programs.
Unemployment Compensation Benefits: Part Of A Balanced Package Of Relief For Sexual Harassment Victims, Meri Arnett-Kremian
Unemployment Compensation Benefits: Part Of A Balanced Package Of Relief For Sexual Harassment Victims, Meri Arnett-Kremian
University of Richmond Law Review
Although sexual harrassment was once a topic discussed so rarely as to be almost taboo, it now is subject to much analysis. Books and articles in magazines and professional journals have helped define the parameters of the problem, treating it both as a sociological phenomenon and as a legal issue. Articles discussing the legal aspects of sexual harassment tend to concentrate exclusively on the arsenal of litigation weapons available to a potential plaintiff, despite the fact that the vast majority of women who experience harassment will choose not to sue, and those who do will often wait years before they …
The Polygraph In The Workplace, David E. Nagle
The Polygraph In The Workplace, David E. Nagle
University of Richmond Law Review
The polygraph is an instrument which measures and records certain physiological data of a subject under controlled conditions in an attempt to detect deception. It operates on the theory that an individual exhibits certain predictable physiological characteristics every time that he intentionally tells a lie. While some critics question the reliability and validity of polygraph test results, the use of the polygraph in the workplace reveals that it has gained acceptance by a sizable segment of American business as an effective tool in personnel matters.