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Date and acquaintance rape often starts as a series of intimidations and manipulations of a sexual nature. This is called sexual harassment and it can be a confusing issue today, but you should understand that you can be harassed regardless of your age or appearance. Many women have experienced sexual harassment, and the law is... more »
Workers in the United States are protected by an array of federal laws that address a variety of employment issues. These laws spell out standards for health, safety and benefits. One group of laws in particular help to guarantee equal access to jobs for all Americans and prohibit discrimination against workers based on race,... more »
At its essence, age discrimination refers to actions taken that are designed to limit or deny opportunities to an individual because of that person's age. In response to the practice of age discrimination in both the employment and health-care realms, specific statutory schemes were developed on both the state and national levels.... more »
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Civil Rights Act may refer to:
United States federal legislation
* Civil Rights Act of 1866, extending the rights of emancipated slaves
* Civil Rights Act of 1871, also known as the Ku Klux Klan Act
* Civil Rights Act of 1875, prohibiting discrimination in "public accommodations"; found unconstitutional in 1883
* Civil Rights Act of 1957, establishing the Civil Rights Commission
* Civil Rights Act of 1960, establishing federal inspection of local voter registration polls
* Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin by federal and state governments as well as some public places
* Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act
* Civil Rights Act of 1991, providing the right to trial by jury on discrimination claims and introducing the possibility of emotional distress damages, while limiting the amount that a jury could award
State legislation
* California: Unruh Civil Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in housing
* Texas: Texas Labor Code, Chapter 21: Employment Discrimination
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