Discrimination Title Vii Rights Within The Workplace In Michigan
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If the employer did not specifically state the action was motivated by discrimination, you will have to show that you were a member of a protected class, that the employer took an adverse action against you, and that the adverse action occurred under circumstances that give rise to an inference of discrimination.
They are the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act. These acts make it against the law for anyone to discriminate against you because of your religion, race, color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, height, weight, arrest record or disability.
Legal scholars have identified three theories of discrimination: disparate treatment, disparate impact, and reasonable accommodation. In addition, there is protection for those participating in discrimination cases or opposing discriminatory actions. In the act, these theories are stated in very general terms.
The 14 prohibited grounds for discrimination or harassment Race. It's the color of your skin. It is for example the fact of being a woman or a man. Gender identity or gender expression. It's the fact of being pregnant and having a baby. It is the emotional or sexual attraction to someone. It's your family status.
Discrimination is an action, behaviour, decision, or omission that treats a person or a group of people unfairly and badly for reasons linked to personal traits, such as their race, age or disability. These reasons, also called grounds, are protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Evidence takes several forms. It includes your testimony, which is the very first evidence gathered by EEOC. It also includes written materials such as evaluations, notes by your employer, letters, memos, and the like. You will be asked to provide any documents you may have that relate to your case.
The employee must first present evidence that he is a member of a protected class, he was qualified for the position he held, he suffered an adverse employment action such as being fired, and that he was replaced with another worker who is not a member of that protected class.
