Civil Rights
This is FindLaw’s collection of Civil Rights articles, part of the Litigation and Disputes section of the Corporate Counsel Center. A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege, which if interfered with by another gives rise to an action for injury. Examples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, and assembly, the right to vote, freedom from involuntary servitude, and the right to equality in public places. Corporations have been gaining more civil rights in the courts throughout the years. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.
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Civil Rights Articles
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Guide for Reviewing Comprehensive Plans Developed Under the Goals 2000: Educate America Act
INTRODUCTIONBackgroundOver the last 25 years, States, communities, and schools in the U.S. have engaged in numerous efforts to reform teaching and learning. These efforts have taught us that meaningful improvement in student achievement requires ...
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Hiring: Don’t Ask That Question
Every employer in the United States with 15 employees or more is required to follow the rules under the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA") when conducting a job interview. The ADA prohibits disability-related inquiries during job interviews ...
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Hotels Being Bombarded with ADA Access Lawsuits: How to Prepare Your Property
Even though the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") has been in effect for over ten years, hotel owners and operators are increasingly being named in ADA Title III (access to public accommodation) lawsuits. In New York City alone, groups called ...
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How Old are Your Workers Now?
Like many firms trying to stay competitive, your company may cut costs by reducing its workforce. When "older workers" are involved, there are additional moral and legal complications. Background: Under the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ...
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How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the Office of Civil Rights
Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 600 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202-1100 (202) 205-5413; 1-800-421-3481 FAX: (202) 205-9862 TTY: (202) 205-5166 The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces five Federal statutes ...
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How to File a Title III Complaint
Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section This is in response to your request for information on how to file a complaint under title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title III prohibits discrimination based on disability in public ...
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How to Protect a Loved One Who Lives in a Group Home
Article provided by Knapp & Roberts. Please visit our Web site at www.krattorneys.com. You know your loved one best: what makes him or her happy, the special needs that require close supervision or assistance, the dangers the world might hold. When ...
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HUD Issues New Proposed Regulations forElectronic 2530 Filing
On April 19, 2004, HUD issued proposed regulations for the conversion of the 2530 process to electronic submissions. This rule, once implemented, would require participants in HUD-insured mortgage programs, Section 8 programs, and other programs to ...
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HUD’s public housing program
Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to highrise ...
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Information For Public Housing Attorneys
On May 30th 1996, the Office of General Counsel sponsored a seminar on PHA Transformation: Legal Challenges. This conference was intended to provide information on the Secretary's One Strike Policy and other public housing initiative to attorneys ...
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