What areas of employment law do discrimination laws cover?
Discrimination laws apply to hiring and firing procedures as well as the assignment of wages, benefits, promotions, job descriptions and employee reviews. 6. Do discrimination laws protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation? This is a widely disputed area, and it differs from state-to-state. Under Title VII, discrimination against sex is prohibited, but this refers only to gender, and not to sexual orientation. Some states, such as California and Wisconsin, have laws the prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, though this practice is far from universal. If an individual feels that he or she has been discriminated against because of his or her sexual orientation, the individual might be able to sue and recover damages regardless of the place of residence. The result of the lawsuit would depend largely on the extent of discrimination and the circumstances surrounding it. 7. What happens when I file charges against an employer for discrimination? Discriminatio
