EEO Law Basics

Basics (All-in-One, Disclaimer, etc.)

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000		All-in-One	TBD's PDF/Webpage containing the ABA's official handbook on EEO Law Basics.
001		Disclaimer	Official PDF containing the ABA's official handbook on EEO Law Basics.
002		Citations	Full list of citations from this handbook

Chapter 0: Introduction to the EEO Basics Materials

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010		Chapter 0	Introduction to the EEO Basics Materials
011		Intro	Introduction to the EEO Basics Materials

Chapter 1: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 USC §§2000e et seq.

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A00		Chapter 1	Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 USC §§2000e et seq.
A01		Item 1-A	Who is covered under Title VII?
A02		Item 1-B	What classes are protected under Title VII?
A03		Item 1-C	What conduct does Title VII prohibit?
A04		Item 1-D	What is the “bona fide occupational qualification” exception?
A05		Item 1-E	What theories are used to prove Title VII discrimination?
A06		Item 1-F	What is disparate treatment and how do you prove it in an individual case?
A07		Item 1-G	What is disparate impact and how do you prove it?
A08		Item 1-H	Under the statute, what are the damages for Title VII discrimination?

Chapter 2: Section 1981, 42 USC §§1981-1988

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B00		Chapter 2	Section 1981, 42 USC §§1981-1988
B01		Item 2-A	Who is protected under Section 1981?
B02		Item 2-B	Who may be liable under Section 1981?
B03		Item 2-C	What is prohibited under Section 1981?
B04		Item 2-D	What are the required elements of a Section 1981 claim?
B05		Item 2-E	What is the burden of proof under Section 1981?
B06		Item 2-F	There Can Be No Section 1981 Cause of Action Based on Disparate Impact
B07		Item 2-G	Who may sue under Section 1981?
B08		Item 2-H	What damages are allowed under a Section 1981 claim?

Chapter 3: Section 1983, 42 USC §1983

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C00		Chapter 3	Section 1983, 42 USC §1983
C01		Item 3-A	Who is covered under Section 1983?
C02		Item 3-B	What is prohibited under Section 1983?
C03		Item 3-C	Who may be liable under Section 1983?
C04		Item 3-D	What is the basis of discrimination prohibited by Section 1983?
C05		Item 3-E	What establishes a prima facie case under Section 1983?
C06		Item 3-F	What Relief is Available Under Section 1983?

Chapter 4: Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) 29 USC §§621-634

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D00		Chapter 4	Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) 29 USC §§621-634
D01		Item 4-A	Who is covered under the ADEA?
D02		Item 4-B	What is prohibited under the ADEA?
D03		Item 4-C	How does a plaintiff establish a prima facie case of age discrimination in employment?
D04		Item 4-D	What is the burden of proof under the ADEA?
D05		Item 4-E	Who May Be Held Liable Under ADEA?
D06		Item 4-F	What is required for posting notices under the ADEA?
D07		Item 4-G	What are the standard defenses to an ADEA Claim?
D08		Item 4-H	What is required to obtain a waiver of ADEA rights governed by the OWBPA?
D09		Item 4-I	How is the ADEA enforced?
D10		Item 4-J	What Relief is Available Under the ADEA?

Chapter 5: Americans with Disabilities Act OF 1990 (“ADA”) 42 USC §§ 12101 et. seq.

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E00		Chapter 5	Americans with Disabilities Act OF 1990 (“ADA”) 42 USC §§ 12101 et. seq.
E01		Item 5-A	Who is covered under the ADEA?
E02		Item 5-B	What is prohibited under the ADEA?
E03		Item 5-C	What are the key defenses under the ADA?
E04		Item 5-D	What is required for posting notices under the ADA?
E05		Item 5-E	How is the ADA enforced?
E06		Item 5-F	What relief is available under the ADA?

Chapter 6: The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (“EPA”) 29 USC §206(d)

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F00		Chapter 6	The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (“EPA”) 29 USC §206(d)
F01		Item 6-A	Who is covered under the EPA?
F02		Item 6-B	What is prohibited under the EPA?
F03		Item 6-C	What are the key defenses under the EPA?
F04		Item 6-D	How is the EPA enforced?
F05		Item 6-E	What are the remedies under the EPA?

Chapter 7: Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 29 USC §2601 et seq.

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G00		Chapter 7	Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 29 USC §2601 et seq.
G01		Item 7-A	Who is covered under the FMLA, and when is the right to a leave triggered?
G02		Item 7-B	What is an FMLA-qualifying event?
G03		Item 7-C	What are the employee’s obligations under the FMLA?
G04		Item 7-D	What are the employer’s obligations under the FMLA?
G05		Item 7-E	What are the elements of an FMLA claim?
G06		Item 7-F	What are the defenses to an FMLA claim?
G07		Item 7-G	How are FMLA rights enforced?
G08		Item 7-H	What are the remedies under the FMLA?
G09		Item 7-I	How are FMLA rights waived?

Chapter 8: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 29 USC §§201-219

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H00		Chapter 8	Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 29 USC §§201-219
H01		Item 8-A	What is the purpose of the FLSA?
H02		Item 8-B	Who is protected under the FLSA?
H03		Item 8-C	What are an employer’s statutory obligations under the FLSA?
H04		Item 8-D	What are the elements of a cause of action under the FLSA?
H05		Item 8-E	How is the FLSA administered and enforced?
H06		Item 8-F	What are the exemptions under the FLSA?
H07		Item 8-G	What relief is available under the FLSA?
H08		Item 8-H	What are the employer’s penalties for repeated and willful FLSA violations?
H09		Item 8-I	Can FLSA rights be waived?

Chapter 9: Retaliation

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I00		Chapter 9	Retaliation
I01		Item 9-A	Overview of Protection from Retaliation under Title VII, Section 704(a)
I02		Item 9-B	What are the elements of a retaliation claim under Title VII?
I03		Item 9-C	What is cognizable adverse treatment under Title VII?
I04		Item 9-D	False Motive: The McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green Burden Shifting Analysis
I05		Item 9-E	Mixed Motive: The Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins Analysis

Chapter 10: Harassment

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J00		Chapter 10	Harassment
J01		Item 10-A	Historical Overview of Harassment
J02		Item 10-B	The Elements Where There is Tangible Employment Action
J03		Item 10-C	The Elements of a Hostile Environment Claim
J04		Item 10-D	Variance in Potential Employer Liability Based on Position of “Harasser”

Chapter 11: Damages in EEO Litigation

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K00		Chapter 11	Damages in EEO Litigation
K01		Item 11-A	Title VII and the ADA
K02		Item 11-B	Section 1981 and 1983
K03		Item 11-C	The ADEA

Chapter 12: EEOC Procedures

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L00		Chapter 12	EEOC Procedures
L01		Item 12-A	What are the charge filing requirements?
L02		Item 12-B	What are the procedures after a charge is filed?
L03		Item 12-C	What is administrative exhaustion?
L04		Item 12-D	What are the timing filing requirements?
L05		Item 12-E	What is mediation?

Chapter 13: Litigation Practices: A Basic Overview of Certain Evidentiary Issues in EEO Litigation

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M00		Chapter 13	Litigation Practices: A Basic Overview of Certain Evidentiary Issues in EEO Litigation
M01		Item 13-0	Overview
M01		Item 13-A	Comparator Evidence
M02		Item 13-B	Statistics
M03		Item 13-C	Bona Fide Occupational Qualification
M04		Item 13-D	Allegedly Biased Remarks in the Employment Setting
M05		Item 13-E	Mixed Motives
M06		Item 13-F	Similar Conduct
M07		Item 13-G	The Admissibility of EEOC Determinations
M08		Item 13-H	Federal Rule of Evidence 412

Chapter 14: Ethics in Equal Employment Opportunity Law

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N00		Chapter 14	Ethics in Equal Employment Opportunity Law
N01		Item 14-A	Overview of Ethics Issues
N02		Item 14-B	Representation of Multiple Parties
N03		Item 14-C	Communications with Former Managers
N04		Item 14-D	Conclusion

Chapter 15: EEO Basics Fact Pattern

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O00		Chapter 15	EEO Basics Fact Pattern
O01		Item 15-0	EEO BASICS: Discontent at ACorp