THE STATE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN EMPLOYMENT: A POST-STOTTS RETROSPECTIVE: INTRODUCTION

THE STATE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN EMPLOYMENT: A POST-STOTTS RETROSPECTIVE: INTRODUCTION

In 1984, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered a decision that galva- nized those concerned about civil rights issues in the work place. The decision, Firefighters Local Union No. 1784 v. Stotts, probably received more press, interpretation, and scrutiny than any other recent case in the civil rights or e...

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Veröffentlicht in:American business law journal 1990-01, Vol.27 (4), p.565
1. Verfasser: Bennett-Alexander, Dawn D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Affirmative action
Civil rights
Collective bargaining
Employees
Employment discrimination
Enrollments
Firefighters
Fires
Labor contracts
Labor law
Metal workers
Public sector
Race
Seniority
State court decisions
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Zusammenfassung:In 1984, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered a decision that galva- nized those concerned about civil rights issues in the work place. The decision, Firefighters Local Union No. 1784 v. Stotts, probably received more press, interpretation, and scrutiny than any other recent case in the civil rights or employment law areas. Stotts held that a bona fide seniority system takes precedence over an affirmative action plan even when implementation of the seniority system ad- versely impacts minorities.
ISSN:0002-7766
1744-1714