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| Renting to Illegal Aliens | 11/11/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: I saw a question you answered in May pertaining to renting to illegal aliens. How does this differ ...
A: There is no US law that requires landlords to determine the status of possible illegal alien. In ...
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| ADA versus Affirmative Action | 10/24/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: What are the differences between ADA and Affirmative Action?
A: The ADA is a specific law designed to give special employment and housing rights to the disabled. ...
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| hate crime | 8/20/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: About four years ago we experienced a situation in which our neighbors were constantly harassing us ...
A: Disability may be covered by some hate crime laws, but even it it was, your disability would have to ...
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| "hate Crime" | 8/19/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: About four years ago we experienced a situation in which our neighbors were constantly harassing us ...
A: Sorry to hear about your situation. Please keep in mind that I cannot provide specific legal advice ...
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| harassment | 8/18/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: I am a student at a college. Once the instructor suddenly had black marks on her neck, swellings, ...
A: I cannot comment directly in this forum on whether a specific incident constitutes a violation of ...
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| 1964 civil rights | 8/6/2009 | John Fuller |
Q: Regarding the 1964 Civil Rights Act, I am interested in knowing which political party was dominant ...
A: After going through compromises and changes in the Act which Congress does routinely on just about ...
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| Affirmative Action | 7/21/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: Respected Sir, I am bit confused about the detailing of the question pls help. 1.Can attirmative ...
A: Affirmative Action is a vague term used to cover a wide variety of practices. In the sense of being ...
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| RE:difference between affirmative action & quota system | 7/14/2009 | John Fuller |
Q: I would like to understand the difference between affirmative action & quota system.Does its ...
A: Affirmative Action in the United States is not based upon a quota system. The only time a quota ...
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| Affirmative Action | 7/13/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: What is the difference between Affrimative Action and Quotas?
A: Affirmative action is a rather vague term that covers a broad range of activities designed to help ...
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| Affirmative Action | 6/5/2009 | John Fuller |
Q: Scenario: Two individuals, both listed as part of the states "protected class" for affirmative ...
A: Unfortunately all experts.com is having trouble with its email answering because I answered this ...
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| School of Education x Nationality discrimination | 5/31/2009 | John Fuller |
Q: According to the AMA, about 20% of the work force is an international medical graduate. I am a board ...
A: To your question if it is legal to not offer you a position solely due to your medical ...
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| Ethics Applied to Life | 5/24/2009 | John Fuller |
Q: What are the strongest arguments that a defender of affirmative action could use to rebut the ...
A: Your questions are a source of continual ethical and moral inquiry that permeates the entire equal ...
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| security camera used by neighbor | 5/14/2009 | John Fuller |
Q: I have a neighbor that has a surveilance camera with infra red sitting high up in a tree easily ...
A: I am not a lawyer but I do know that everyone is afforded the "reasonable expectation or privacy." ...
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| renting to aliens | 5/10/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: How do illegal aliens renting rights as differ from US citizens. Do landlords have legal risks in ...
A: Generally speaking, one's citizenship status has no affect on leases or rental agreements. ...
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| AA plan | 4/28/2009 | John Fuller |
Q: Can you show me a sample of an Affirmative Action plan and how it is developed. What are the ...
A: I have enclosed a step by step website document that will help you get started. Affirmative Action ...
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| Affirmative action plan | 4/28/2009 | John Fuller |
Q: How is an Affirmative Action plan developed in an organization. What are the steps to do that? Are ...
A: Developing an affirmative action plan for an organization takes a lot of work especially when you do ...
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| why do people that are here | 4/21/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: why do people that are here illegally have the right to use our court system? shouldnt that be for ...
A: Any person who has an issue for which a US court has jurisdiction has the right to use the court ...
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| illegal aliens | 4/16/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: I know that my employer hires illegal aliens and pays them cash under the table (specifically with ...
A: It is illegal to hire someone who does not have proof of legal residency. It is also illegal to pay ...
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| hiring quota | 3/24/2009 | John Fuller |
Q: I am a high school teacher in NE and teaching an entrepreneurial class. Discussing hiring ...
A: Under Affirmative Action, there are no quotas. The only time there would be or have been in the ...
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| impounding of vehicle | 3/21/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: In Michigan, a man was arrested for soliciting a prostitute and his vehicle was impounded. The wife ...
A: The argument behind civil forfeiture is that the item used in the crime, in this case the care, is ...
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| Signing a Declaration | 3/11/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: An investigator wants me to sign a declaration regarding my statements as to sexual harrassment I ...
A: Please keep in mind that I cannot provide specific legal advice in this forum. For that you would ...
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| Religious freedom/accomodation in the workplace | 3/2/2009 | John Fuller |
Q: Can a supervisor tell employees that they can not discuss anything having to do with religion while ...
A: A company cannot restrict discussions dealing with religion while on company property if it allows ...
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| Constitutional rights | 2/24/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: Is violation of my Constitutional rights illegal? Would it (or could it) warrant a lawsuit? I was ...
A: Of course, you can choose not to shop there. Also, once the sale is made, you can do anything (that ...
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| Constitutional rights | 2/24/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: Is violation of my Constitutional rights illegal? Would it (or could it) warrant a lawsuit? I was ...
A: I understand your feelings and agree this this is an incredibly stupid policy. That said, a private ...
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| Quota of Diversity | 1/12/2009 | John Fuller |
Q: with Federal 501 tax exempt status. My Board of Directors would like to have greater diversity and ...
A: Quotas – quotas are illegal under federal affirmative action guidelines and affirmative action to ...
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| foreign accents | 1/7/2009 | Michael Troy |
Q: Michael Not really a civil rights question but I wasnt sure who to ask hoping you can help. I live ...
A: I'm not sure one can do much about a language barrier. Most cities have policies that prevent ...
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| Recruitment of specific ethnicity | 12/23/2008 | John Fuller |
Q: In a case of affirmative action and underutilization of a certain ethnicity, is it illegal to market ...
A: In order to adhere to the spirit and intent of Affirmative Action, it is perfectly fine to expand ...
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| Justice in the courtroom | 11/29/2008 | Michael Troy |
Q: .. I need help with some questions and I pray that you can help me. The Supreme Court has ...
A: The Supreme Court has held that courts are not permitted to discriminate based on race when picking ...
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| Voting Rights Act of 1965 | 11/18/2008 | John Fuller |
Q: Is it the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that gave Blacks the right to vote in the US? If so, why is ...
A: Nikki, That is correct. The law is permanent for all people in the United States. Anything that ...
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| Voting Rights Act of 1965 | 11/18/2008 | John Fuller |
Q: Is it the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that gave Blacks the right to vote in the US? If so, why is ...
A: The Voting Rights Act is a permanent federal law and does not expire. Moreover, the equal right to ...
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| Affirmative Action | 10/30/2008 | John Fuller |
Q: Does Affirmative Action require quotas - and if so, is there a formulary? Thank you Darlene
A: Affirmative Action Plans do not require quotas. The only time quotas have ever been used is when ...
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| Protest Against Iraq War | 10/23/2008 | Michael Troy |
Q: I apologize if this is not your field, but I thought I'd at least give this a try. I understand ...
A: I think you would be hard pressed to fine much of any mainstream opposition to the initial war ...
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| human resources management | 10/22/2008 | John Fuller |
Q: how does fair and unfair discrimination and employee protection have an impact in the selection ...
A: I do not fully understand your question here. If you could expand upon it a little, I will be very ...
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| Protest Against Iraq War | 10/21/2008 | Michael Troy |
Q: I apologize if this is not your field, but I thought I'd at least give this a try. I understand ...
A: This is a little off topic for me, but I'll take a shot. Firstly, there was no Iraq War right ...
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| sexual harrassment at the workplace | 10/1/2008 | John Fuller |
Q: I had an assistant manager that consistently made rude comments and sexual gestures in front of the ...
A: I would focus upon the actual allegations that you want to bring forward. The company knows what ...
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| sexual harrassment at the workplace | 9/29/2008 | John Fuller |
Q: I had an assistant manager that consistently made rude comments and sexual gestures in front of the ...
A: A company is responsible for ensuring that all employees are protected under Federal and State ...
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| affrimative action | 9/5/2008 | John Fuller |
Q: Case Study Issue C - Reverse Discrimination In this discussion thread, the entire class will ...
A: When administered properly, an Affirmative Action plan will not create unjust discrimination. As ...
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| affrimative action | 9/5/2008 | John Fuller |
Q: What is the best way to define crucial concepts such as discrimination, prejudice, bias, and equal ...
A: When you are applying these concepts to the workplace, they are very distinct yet at times very ...
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| AAP Discussion with business leaders | 8/21/2008 | John Fuller |
Q: John - After accumulating all of the facts and figures regarding the AAP, it becomes time to have ...
A: I usually introduce myself and say that as their resource, we will be discussing ways to help them ...
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| AAP Discussion with business leaders | 8/19/2008 | John Fuller |
Q: John - After accumulating all of the facts and figures regarding the AAP, it becomes time to have ...
A: Your question is a very common one with people like yourself who work for Affirmative Action and ...
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