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The impact of recent employment-discrimination decisions

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Purpose - – The purpose of this paper is to inform small business owners about recent Supreme Court rulings interpreting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Design/methodology/approach - – A review of recent Supreme Court rulings. Findings - – Recent Supreme Court rulings have increased the plaintiff’s burden of proof in employment-discrimination cases in the USA. Practical implications - – Assuming that Congress does not legislatively overrule these decisions, business owners (including small business owners) should find it easier to shield themselves from employment-discrimination claims. However, this change should not be considered license to be less vigilant when it comes to preventing employment discrimination. Originality/value - – While there have been numerous reports on this law in the legal community, the primary audience for this piece is the business owner. The author’s goal is to provide a combination of background information and practical advice, making this valuable to business owners who are not versed in the law.

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  • Anthony Lamar McMullen, 2016. "The impact of recent employment-discrimination decisions," Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 5(1), pages 113-120, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jepppp:v:5:y:2016:i:1:p:113-120
    DOI: 10.1108/JEPP-03-2014-0016
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