LAW 641 - Employment Discrimination Law & Practice

This course focuses on the main federal statutes prohibiting employment discrimination and the policies underlying these laws, with the majority of time spent on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additional topics and subtopics include sexual harassment, discrimination based on LGBTQ+ status, the Family and Medical Leave Act, pregnancy discrimination, and the accommodation of religion. Students will also gain experience in the practice of employment discrimination law by completing several experiential exercises throughout the semester.