Sexual Orientation Case Study

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Sexual Orientation:
The Federal law that protects against discrimination due to ones sexual discrimination is Title VII of the Civil Rights act (Twomey et al., 2016). The Act allows for enforcement of an individual’s constitutional right to be protected against discrimination in public accommodations, to authorize the attorney General to institute suits to protect constitutional rights in public facilities and public education, to extend the Commission on Civil Rights, to prevent discrimination in federally assisted programs, to establish a Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity, and for other purposes (Civil Rights Act of 1964). Furthermore SEC. 2000e-2. [Section 703] States it is unlawful to refuse employment or to fire anyone or to discriminate against persons with any respect to their “compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of an individual’s race, color, sex, or national origin (eeoc. n.d.).
When it comes discrimination laws against sexual orientation in the state of South Carolina, there are no provisions of the law that explicitly addresses discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Although the cities of Columbia, Charleston, Latta, and
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Furthermore, our readings show us that an employer (or in the case of the Resort) the owner can be held liable in a case where life or health unsafe conditions can be held liable. As Owner of the Resort, I would ensure that all the employees make present and have on file all safety and training certificates. Primarily, this measure will act as proof to the legitimacy of an employee. Lastly, I would require that all the employees of the resort go thru a police background check that covers there places of employment and/or residency over the last 5

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