The impact of recent employment-discrimination decisions

Anthony Lamar McMullen

Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, 2016, vol. 5, issue 1, 113-120

Abstract: Purpose - – The purpose of this paper is to inform small business owners about recent Supreme Court rulings interpreting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Design/methodology/approach - – A review of recent Supreme Court rulings. Findings - – Recent Supreme Court rulings have increased the plaintiff’s burden of proof in employment-discrimination cases in the USA. Practical implications - – Assuming that Congress does not legislatively overrule these decisions, business owners (including small business owners) should find it easier to shield themselves from employment-discrimination claims. However, this change should not be considered license to be less vigilant when it comes to preventing employment discrimination. Originality/value - – While there have been numerous reports on this law in the legal community, the primary audience for this piece is the business owner. The author’s goal is to provide a combination of background information and practical advice, making this valuable to business owners who are not versed in the law.

Keywords: Supreme Court; Employment discrimination; Retaliatory firing; Title VII; Workplace harassment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1108/JEPP-03-2014-0016

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