Employees should be aware that there are exceptions to religious discrimination laws. Religious Discrimination by Religious Organizations Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, commonly referred to as “Title VII,” prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of religion. It also prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, and national origin. It is a federal law so it applies across the United States. Pennsylvania has its own antidiscrimination law whic

Religious discrimination is prohibited by both federal law and Pennsylvania law The United States, a country home to people of various religious backgrounds and faiths, prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of religion. The federal law protecting workers from employment discrimination is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, commonly referred to as “Title VII.” Employees in Pennsylvania are also protected from discrimination under the Pennsylvania Human Relati

Federal and state laws serve protected individuals by: Prohibiting discrimination in every aspect of employment Protecting them from harassment because of age Prohibiting employment policies and practices that have a negative impact on those aged 40 or over If you believe you have an age discrimination case and would like to sue your employer, you should contact an employment attorney. He or she can guide you through the steps necessary to file a lawsuit. Before You Can Sue Y

How to Sue Your Employer for Discrimination It is illegal for an employer to treat its employees or applicants unfavorably because of a disability. This type of discrimination occurs when an employee or applicant has a disability, has a history of a disability, or is believed to have an impairment that is not transitory and minor and is treated unfairly because of it. Both federal and state laws serve employees and applicants by: Prohibiting disability discrimination in all a

When you hear that an employer has “discriminated” against an employee, the key question is what type of discrimination occurred? There are many types of discrimination. The most common types of discrimination fall under three federal statutes: (1) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (2) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and (3) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination again

Employment Discrimination lawsuits are initiated because of the protections provided under several different statutes. One of the most commonly used statutes in employment discrimination lawsuits is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). However, if you are filing an employment discrimination lawsuit in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRA”) will also apply in addition to Title VII. At first glance, these two statutes seem very similar,