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Title Vii Of The Civil Rights Act And Its 1991 Amendment In Montgomery
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To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to strengthen and improve Federal civil rights laws, to provide for damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination, to clarify provisions regarding disparate impact actions, and for other purposes.
The Civil Rights Act of 1 9 9 1 was passed as a direct amendment of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1 9 6 4 .
Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1991 primarily in response to a Supreme Court decision in a 1989 case that reduced the ability of employees to sue employers for discrimination.
Allows any party to demand a jury trial if the complaining party seeks compensatory or punitive damages. Prohibits the court from informing the jury of the dollar amount limitations. Allows the awarding of attorney's fees in connection with an action or proceeding to enforce these provisions.
It added provisions to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protections expanding the rights of women to sue and collect compensatory and punitive damages for sexual discrimination or harassment.
The chances of winning your discrimination case can vary dramatically depending on the particular circumstances you face. When a lot of evidence has accumulated against your employer, such as emails and history of discriminatory remarks in front of multiple witnesses, your chances of winning a lawsuit are higher.
Does Title VII apply to all employers? Title VII applies to private-sector employers with 15 or more employees, to state and local government employers with 15 or more employees, and to the federal government as an employer. Title VII also applies to unions and employment agencies.