The new Legal Support Project aims to increase access to justice for
victims of discrimination in schools, further or higher education institutions or general qualification bodies.
S. 766, the Paycheck Fairness Act, «to provide more effective remedies of
victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex»
«The public attention has been on sexual harassment, but we're clearly committed to treating
all victims of discrimination in a way that helps improve the environment in the workplace.»
Even though it is quite safe to provide this information, if you have been
the victim of discrimination in the past you may feel uncomfortable answering these questions.
Not exact matches
Since its formation, the task force has made great strides
in facilitating increased investigation and prosecution
of financial crimes; enhancing coordination and cooperation among federal, state and local authorities; addressing
discrimination in the lending and financial markets; and conducting outreach to the public,
victims, financial institutions and other organizations.
After all, targeted harassment is usually a means
of asserting control and defending status on the part
of the harasser, to leave
victims «afraid, despairing, utterly alone, and complicit,» as Catharine A. MacKinnon wrote
in her 1979 book «Sexual Harassment
of Working Women: A Case
of Sex
Discrimination.»
Creating workplaces that are safe and free
of harassment and
discrimination should start
in the halls
of Congress, and my colleagues and I will not stop fighting for the protections that all
victims deserve.
In fact, they are the ones ascribing to an ideology — merely the most recent of many in human history — that attempts to rationalize discrimination and oppression against some of us based on subjective criteria, this time with victims the least able to defend themselve
In fact, they are the ones ascribing to an ideology — merely the most recent
of many
in human history — that attempts to rationalize discrimination and oppression against some of us based on subjective criteria, this time with victims the least able to defend themselve
in human history — that attempts to rationalize
discrimination and oppression against some
of us based on subjective criteria, this time with
victims the least able to defend themselves.
Akira, they wrap themselves
in the twin cloaks
of patriotism and the moral high ground while wielding their bible as a sledgehammer — at the same time, they feign persecution and portray themselves as
victims despite their blatant
discrimination.
Christians are the
victims of 80 per cent
of all acts
of religious
discrimination and face persecution
in more than 60 countries.
Under previous law, as interpreted by the Supreme Court
in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., the statute
of limitations on such suits ran out 180 days after the alleged
discrimination occurred, even if the
victims never knew about it.
Students who see themselves as
victims of discrimination and abuse are demanding that professors issue warnings about materials
in courses they are teaching that might cause strong negative emotional responses
in student psyches.
Whereas, New York State is a leading voice for women's equality and has raised that voice
in action through such significant achievements as passage
of the historic «Women's Equality Agenda»
in 2015 - eight laws that advance women's equality
in New York State by helping to achieve pay equity, strengthen human trafficking laws and protections for domestic violence
victims, and ending pregnancy
discrimination in all workplaces; other measures further safeguard and promote women's interests and help improve their status
in settings where they live and work; and
For instance, 40 % quotas on all electoral lists, harsher punishments for men
in cases
of domestic violence, special judicial and economic assistance for women who are
victims of gender violence, a requirement for corporations with more than 250 employees to have their own equality plan aimed at eliminating
discrimination against women, etc..
Responding to the violent protests this month
in Charlottesville, one
of New York City's main police unions, the Sergeants Benevolent Association, has released a video claiming that police officers are the frequent
victims of discrimination, or what the brief four - minute clip called «Blue Racism.»
The American dream
of home ownership is at the foundation
of our community and represents the aspirations
of millions
of individuals and families, yet even
in 2016 people seeking housing find themselves
victims of discrimination despite the provisions
of the federal Fair Housing Act.
Enrollment at City Honors School has been lopsidedly white for years, prompting the federal government to step
in recently and order changes
in the admissions procedures to ensure that black students are not the
victims of discrimination.
EU citizens also enjoy legal protections
of the EU law, [7] specifically the Charter
of Fundamental Rights
of the European Union [8] and acts and directives regarding e. g. protection
of personal data, rights
of victims of crime, preventing and combating trafficking
in human beings, equal pay, protection from
discrimination in employment on grounds
of religion or belief, sexual orientation and age.
An FDNY first responder pictured
in an iconic 9/11 photo is alleging he was the
victim of anti-white
discrimination after he was kicked out
of an «all - black» color - guard procession.
In addition to addressing issues
of pregnancy
discrimination and sexual harassment, the plan includes further protections for domestic violence
victims, stronger laws against human trafficking, and, what has become a controversial part
of the agenda, the Reproductive Health Act.
«NELA NY is against the current Senate and Governor's bill
in their present form and we urge them to pass meaningful legislation that advances protections for employees who are
victims of unlawful
discrimination,» said Miriam Clark, president
of NELA NY,
in a statement.
«Protecting New Yorkers from domestic violence — and the housing and job
discrimination that
victims often face
in the wake
of such abuse, is a key part to stopping the cycle
of violence
in our state and our nation.»
Deadlines are traditionally sought
in discrimination cases, when the
victims of past
discrimination are no longer available to receive the remedy.
The survey is part
of the pioneering Genetic
Discrimination Project, which is attempting to document the extent of genetic discrimination in Australia and help any victims
Discrimination Project, which is attempting to document the extent
of genetic
discrimination in Australia and help any victims
discrimination in Australia and help any
victims seek redress.
The 18th Parliament
of Children adopted
in June 10, 2013 a draft law aiming to prevent the facts
of violence and
discrimination in schools and help students who are
victims, presented by a Polynesian class.
It found that 48 per cent
of 171 participating
in the research had reported being the
victims of discrimination.
But they set a high bar for allowing
victims to recover damages under Title IX
of the Education Amendments
of 1972, which bars sex
discrimination in federally funded educational programs.
Although stated
in race - neutral terms, none
of its carefully selected examples indicate that ED or DOJ will ever intervene on behalf
of white students claiming to be
victims of discrimination, even though Title VI, which starts with the words «no person» was consciously drafted
in race - neutral terms.
In September 2007, Fifty fell victim to Pit Bull breed discrimination and was shot with a gun by a police officer in both of his right limb
In September 2007, Fifty fell
victim to Pit Bull breed
discrimination and was shot with a gun by a police officer
in both of his right limb
in both
of his right limbs.
As a result
of their exploitation
in dog fights, pit bulls are often made out to be the
victims of outright
discrimination.
-- Require the cross-reporting
of animal abuse; — Prohibit the drowning
of animals; — Prohibit the automatic killing
of animal fighting
victims; — Prohibit
discrimination against dog breeds; — Require property owners to look for animals when property is vacated and notify the police or an animal control officer if an animal is found; and — Prohibit sexual contact with an animal or forcing a child to engage
in sexual contact with an animal.
25 teachers from around the world came together to discuss how to create a secure environment
in the classroom, with an additional focus on how teachers can deal with
discrimination,
of which pupils can be both
victims and perpetrators, inside and outside the classroom.
The judgment
in this case was that Ms Achibita had not been a
victim of discrimination (either direct or indirect),
in that the ban
in question had been a blanket ban and not specifically targeted at her.
The U.S. attorney's office
in Puerto Rico was a «girls club»
in which male attorneys were the
victims of discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Mr. Chamberlin also continues to represent clients
in commercial and real estate litigation and
victims of employment
discrimination, sexual harassment, age and racial
discrimination and
victims of insurance bad faith.
If you feel like you have been a
victim of marriage or civil partnership
discrimination please do not hesitate to contact us on 0800 756 6605 where one
of our friendly team members will be able to assist
in assessing whether you have a case we can help with on a no win no fee basic
This will be crucial
in working towards a successful outcome for the
victims of employment
discrimination.
Evidence must be presented that establishes you were the
victim of actual persecution
in your country
of origin, not just
discrimination.
Our law office is based
in Swansea, just outside
of St. Louis, but we represent people throughout Southern Illinois who have been injured
in an accident or been the
victims of employment
discrimination or workplace harassment.
An unnamed partner
in Proskauer's Washington DC office has sued the firm
in federal court, alleging she is a
victim of discrimination and claiming «substantial gender disparities»
in the firm's partnership.
If you think you might have been the
victim of unlawful
discrimination in the workplace you need to act quickly.
A law firm located
in Birmingham, Alabama, King Simmons, PC is dedicated to helping people and their family members all over Alabama and the Southeastern United States who have been the
victims of wrongful death, personal injury, fraudulent practices, wrongful employment termination,
discrimination, and harassment.
Some, however — like
discrimination on the basis
of sexual orientation, marital status, or status as
victim of domestic violence — are only protected by state law
in Oregon.
If you believe you have been the
victim of gender
discrimination in Florida, let us help.
According to the study, women
of color are leaving large law firm practices
in droves because they are the
victims of an uninterrupted cycle
of institutional
discrimination.
Whether you are an expectant mom, a breastfeeding mom, or a woman
of childbearing age who is seeking employment, the law
in New Jersey gives you rights if you've been a
victim of discrimination.
In that role, Ms. Webber represents victims of discrimination and other illegal employment practices in class and collective action
In that role, Ms. Webber represents
victims of discrimination and other illegal employment practices
in class and collective action
in class and collective actions.
We have earned a reputation
in Southern Illinois for providing skilled representation to people who have been the
victims of workplace harassment or
discrimination and have worked to change the way companies do business, including earning a landmark $ 95 million sexual harassment verdict.
If you play music
in church, you'd better hope you're not the
victim of job
discrimination.
The lawyers at Filteau & Sullivan represent
victims of employer
discrimination in Houston, Texas and surrounding communities.