Employment Discrimination

3 units

This class will explore the law prohibiting discrimination in the workplace, with particular emphasis on discrimination on the basis of race and sex. Readings will include statutory and case law, and secondary materials on the law of employment discrimination. The class will consider the nature of discrimination, as well as critical assessments of the law's attempt to respond. Topics will include the doctrinal frameworks established for proving discrimination, and specific situations that may or may not fit into those frameworks, including sexual orientation and gender identity, pregnancy and family responsibilities, harassment, religious accommodation, and reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities. Attendance and preparation are required. Grades will be based primarily on performance on a timed final examination, which will likely include a mix of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. [BCCCR Requirement: this course contains 5 or more hours of BCCCR instruction.]