Civil Rights
Civil rights laws seek to ensure that all individuals receive equal treatment under the law, and that no one suffers discrimination in certain settings based on legally-protected characteristics. The articles that attorneys have submitted for this section of the Knowledge base will help you understand the different civil rights laws and how to identify if your civil rights have been violated.
Recent FindLaw Civil Rights Articles
- Police brutality concerns
Provided by: Sivin & Miller, LLP
Police brutality is a real concern that everyone should be aware of. Read More » - Wrongful convictions bring about change in New York
Provided by: Sivin & Miller, LLP
Improvements have been made in New York regarding DNA databases and access to defendants, but more can be done to prevent wrongful convictions. Read More » - Do “English Only” workplace policies discriminate against multi-lingual workers?
Provided by: White, Ricotta and Marks, P.C.
Employers around the country could be violating anti-discrimination laws by enacting improper "English only" workplaces. Read More » - Employer liability for discrimination committed by supervisors
Provided by: Carter Law Offices
Despite the fact that federal courts know employers can be held vicariously liable for the discriminatory acts of supervisors, many Circuit Courts have differing views as to what actually constitutes a “supervisor.” But, the Supreme Court may rectify this soon. Read More » - Pantheon Ventures case shines spotlight on gender and age discrimination
Provided by: Law Offices of Lisa L. Maki
A case filed by a former executive alleges sex and age discrimination against Pantheon Ventures. Read More »
Civil Rights