The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, sitting en banc, held that a provision of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits discrimination "because of ... sex" includes protection against sexual orientation discrimination. Read the whole opinion on Justia Law.
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Second Circuit Rules Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Workplace Violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
New York Attorney General Schneiderman Sues Weinstein Company Under Civil Rights Laws
The now-notorious Harvey Weinstein faces yet another challenge as New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has filed a lawsuit against him and his company alleging violations of New York civil rights, human rights, and business laws.
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