Civil Rights and the Women's Equity in Employment Act
The Civil Rights and the Women's Equity in Employment Act of 1991 increased an employee's ability to seek punitive damages in cases of discrimination and it directs government to correct wage disparities based on sex, race, national origin and ethnicity.
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Mixed Motives
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It is unlawful for an employer to take an action based on discrimination toward an employee even if work performance, success or degree of skill were also cited in the action. Consequently, decisions based on the seniority system may be deemed unlawful if found to have a discriminatory base.
Time Limitations
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The bill states that a seniority plan may not be challenged as discriminatory unless the allegation is filed soon after the appropriation of the plan. Furthermore, it extends the time limitation for filing a civil suit against the government on the basis of employment discrimination.
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Equality of Wages
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The bill set up a commission to research and propose solutions to the issues of discriminatory barriers in the workplace against women and minorities and to increase the development of programs offered to both groups. Also, it directed the Secretary of Labor to develop a program to address the issue of pay inequality for minorities, including women, in the workforce.
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