BLAW 2301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 30: Civil Rights Act Of 1964, Sexual Orientation, Fide
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Fifth amendment cannot deprive life, liberty or property without due process. Fourteenth amendment state government cannot violate individuals" right to due process and equal protection. Fifteenth amendment prohibits restrictions on right to vote because of race or color. Civil rights act of 1866 prohibits racial discrimination in private and public employment (does not apply to federal government) Equal pay act of 1963 worker may not be paid at a lesser rate than employees. Equal work is equal skill, effort and responsibility. John and jodie work the same day, same length, and same job. Yes, there are other factors that come in to play with paying. Title vii of civil rights act of 1964 illegal for employers with 15 or more employees to discriminate on protected categories. Protected categories: basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Plaintiff must show she was treated less favorably than others because of one of protected categories.
