Title VII Archives

Pay discrimination claims under the Equal Pay Act versus Title VII: what is the difference?

Major differences between EPA and Title VII pay discrimination claims Although Title VII and the Equal Pay Act (EPA) have many similarities, they also have … Continued

Is denial of a transfer away from a biased supervisor an adverse action?

Yes. According to the DC Circuit’s 2017 opinion in Samuel Ortiz-Diaz v. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, No. 15-5008, “Although lateral transfers to different … Continued

Are there hiring requirements that apply nationwide or statewide?

There aren’t necessarily human resources, policies, and procedures that apply to employers nationwide. There are, however, a number of different anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation … Continued

What is sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is actionable under a hostile work environment theory when the harassing conduct is “sufficiently severe or pervasive ‘to alter the conditions [of … Continued