Loading...
| 1. |
|
| 2. |
|
| 3. |
|
Ratings. Guidance. The Right Lawyer.
Civil Rights Legal Guides (119 found)Narrow your search
Written by Samuel Eugene Spital
If you have reason to believe you have been discriminated against with regards to the rental of property, you may have a case against the Landlord or Property Manager. This guide helps you understand what to do when confronted with rental discrimination. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Federal 
Written by Avvo Staff
Areas that government agencies regulate include manufacturing, wages, product safety, broadcasting, immigration, and taxation. 1 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Government.
Written by Avvo Staff
Child abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, neglect, threats of harm, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and child pornography. 1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Abuse.
Written by Avvo Staff
Although there is no federal law that prevents employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, several states, cities, and counties have their own anti-discriminatory laws. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Since states have the authority to decide who is allowed to marry, the legality of same sex marriage varies from state to state. 0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Marriage / Prenuptials. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Federal laws cover many types of employment discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of age, race, disability, pregnancy, national origin, religious beliefs, and sex. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Wrongful termination laws protect employees from unfair job dismissal based on discrimination, retaliation, or other illegal reasons. 6 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Wrongful Termination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal organization in charge of enforcing federal job discrimination. There are a number of laws protected by the EEOC. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Currently being considered by Congress, the Child Custody Protection Act would make it a crime to take a minor across state lines to get an abortion without first getting the consent required in the minor’s home state. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Custody. 
Written by Adam Augustine Carter
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is a private right of action for a person or entity that suffers damage as a result of unauthorized access to protected data by an individual. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 month ago in Employment / Labor. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Sexual harassment laws are the federal and state laws that prohibit unwelcome, offensive sexual behavior in the workplace. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Sexual Harassment. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
While weight discrimination at work is specifically enforced in only a few U.S. municipalities, some legitimate claims are protected nationwide by the Americans With Disabilities Act. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Federal and state laws prohibit racial discrimination in any aspect of employment. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
An employer may terminate an employee accused of sexual harassment as a corrective action to prevent further harassment. 0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Sexual Harassment. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Labor laws protect both workers and employers from unfair practices and treatment. 4 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Employment / Labor.
Written by Avvo Staff
A contract breach occurs when a contract exists between two or more parties and one party fails to meet his or her obligations. 7 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Contracts / Agreements. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Online sexual harassment is any communication of a sexual nature received via e-mail or posted on an employer Web site that adversely affects working conditions. Posted about 1 year ago in Sexual Harassment. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Washington D.C. consumers looking for urgent legal guidance. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Dist. of Columbia
Written by Avvo Staff
Job promotion discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, age, and disability is illegal according to federal law. 2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
School employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or age is illegal under federal law. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal |
