EEOC versus MCCR: Taking Your Case to Court

The following article will be the first in a series discussing cases filed with the United States Equal Employment Commission (“EEOC”) and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (“MCCR”). One interesting difference between the two agencies is the timeline and procedure for taking your case to court. Under the EEOC, if the investigation is ongoing,…

EEOC Issues Fact Sheet to Assist Employers in Applying Employment Discrimination Laws to Scenarios Involving Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, gender, religion or national origin.  The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.  However, neither of these statutes—or any other federal statute—specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals who are the victims of domestic violence, sexual…