When a female employee complained of discrimination, her supervisor, James Twisdale, participated in the investigation by...

 

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When a female employee complained of discrimination, her supervisor, James Twisdale, participated in the investigation by giving information to the investigating officials. Twisdale told them that he was skeptical of the woman's claim. After the complaint was resolved in her favor, Twisdale claims that the employer retaliated against him by reducing his responsibilities. He sued the employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. That federal statute outlaws various forms of employ- ment discrimination and makes it unlawful to retaliate against an employee who "has made a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investi- gation, proceeding, or hearing under" the statute. Twisdale v. Snow, 325 F.3d 950 (7th Cir. 2003). • Which of the basic functions of law are furthered by this federal statute? • How will the court determine if Twisdale is protected by this law? • Is Twisdale protected by the statute? When a female employee complained of discrimination, her supervisor, James Twisdale, participated in the investigation by giving information to the investigating officials. Twisdale told them that he was skeptical of the woman's claim. After the complaint was resolved in her favor, Twisdale claims that the employer retaliated against him by reducing his responsibilities. He sued the employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. That federal statute outlaws various forms of employ- ment discrimination and makes it unlawful to retaliate against an employee who "has made a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investi- gation, proceeding, or hearing under" the statute. Twisdale v. Snow, 325 F.3d 950 (7th Cir. 2003). • Which of the basic functions of law are furthered by this federal statute? • How will the court determine if Twisdale is protected by this law? • Is Twisdale protected by the statute?

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The federal statute being discussed here is Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which outlaws various forms of employment discrimination and protects employees from retaliation if they engage in ... View the full answer