(DOWNLOAD) "Connecticut Et Al. v. Teal Et Al." by Supreme Court of the United States * eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Connecticut Et Al. v. Teal Et Al.
- Author : Supreme Court of the United States
- Release Date : January 21, 1982
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 76 KB
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We consider here whether an employer sued for violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may assert a "bottom-line" theory of defense. Under that theory, as asserted in this case, an employers acts of racial discrimination in promotions -- effected by an examination having disparate impact -- would not render the employer liable for the racial discrimination suffered by employees barred from promotion if the "bottom-line" result of the promotional process was an appropriate racial balance. We hold that the "bottom line" does not preclude respondent employees from establishing a prima facie case, nor does it provide petitioner employer with a defense to such a case.