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Title VII: The Evolution and Impact of the Law
Evolution of Title VII
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act became a law in 1964 and employers have felt the impact of it since the day it was first enacted. ... In 1989, the Supreme Court made it more difficult for employees to claim disparate impact in respect to Title VII legislation (Abrams, 1993, p. ... In 1991, the law changed again and allowed plaintiffs the right to jury trials, compensatory and punitive damages against the defendant, employers covered under Title VII. ...
The Impact of Title VII
The impact of Title VII is far reaching. Its impact is felt on employees as well as employers. ... The impact of Title VII is also felt by employees in respect to revisions of Title VII and historical court cases regarding discrimination. ... Without following the correct procedures, employees can find themselves with a weak or without a case at all regarding discrimination based on any Title VII issues. Furthermore, Title VII imposes a monetary impact on employers. ... It is extremely important for employers to note the financial impact even one act of discrimination can have on the organization as a whole.
Who is and is not covered by Title VII
Title VII provisions apply to all employers with 15 or more employees. Alexander and Hartman state, “Title VII applies to public (governmental) and private employees alike” (Bennett-Alexander & Hartman, 2001, p. ... Labor Unions are also covered under Title VII legislation. ... However, there are some exceptions to the rules regarding who is and is not covered by Title VII.
Approximate Word count = 1275
Approximate Pages = 5.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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