Civil Rights Act of 1991

Key Questions:
 

1) What is the purpose of the Act?


2) How are the terms "business necessity" and "job relatedness" defined?


3) What types of comparisons and/or statistical evidence is required to demonstrate a prima facie case?


4) What does the Act say about proof required in on-the-job bias cases?


5) What does the Act say about challenges to existing consent decrees and seniority systems?


6) What are the requirements and conditions in mixed motive cases?


7) What are the limitations for damages under the Act?


8) What does the Act say about jury trial demands and expert witness fees?