What does it mean to be intentional? How can employers be more intentional about their corporate culture? In 2011, NPR published an article called “Heroes of the Taj Hotel: Why They Risked Their Lives.” The article tells the remarkable story of employees of the Taj Majal Palace Hotel in Mumbai,…
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What does discrimination on the basis of "sex" mean under Title VII? When the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964, it prohibited discrimination based on a lot of really big, important categories---such as race, national origin, religion, and sex. Back then, everybody knew what sex discrimination meant—it meant discrimination…
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In 1964, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act outlawed major forms of discrimination, including discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, and sex. At the time, sex discrimination meant discrimination against women. Today, however, courts are grappling with the boundaries of sex discrimination…
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Ah, the company holiday party. Some employees live for them, others dread them. Most would agree that memorable things happen at them, including some things we would rather forget. Holiday party–related activities that have resulted in a lawsuit against a Texas employer include: • A skit performed during a company…
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