Religion & Law

The Civil Rights Act of 1871
Law bans discrimination enacted under color of state law

Immigration Related Employment Discrimination & Unfair Labor Practices
What to do about employers who discriminate because of national origin

Sex Offender Lists
Registries by State and County

Employee Lawsuits: Negligent Hiring and Retention
Employers must check references, criminal records, other background material.

Discrimination
Federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability

Sexual Harassment Policy
Define harassment, outline complaint procedure

Repossessed car wins $700,000 Settlement
A class action lawsuit that was brought against Virginia Beach-based Tidewater Finance Co., alleging that the company had questionable repossession practices, has been settled.

Signal International
allegedly lured foreign workers to US shipyards with false promises of permanent resident status.

FDA
Requests Labeling Change for Singulair, Accolate and Zyflo and Zyflo CR

Victim of Sexual Attack Awarded $1.4 Million
Victim of Sexual Attack Awarded $1.5 Million

Sexual Harassment
(in the workplace)

Jury Awards $2 Million in Sexual Harassment Wrongful Termination Suit
Jury Awards $2 Million in Sexual Harassment Wrongful Termination Suit