LibGuides: MLB-5020 v1: Lesson 4 Resources

Lesson 4 Resources

Course Text: (Access your book by clicking on the Getting Started module in your course)

Halbert, T., & Ingulli, E. (2018). Law and ethics in the business environment (9th ed). Cengage Learning.

Chapter 5: Diversity: Equity & Justice for All
- The chapter discusses the various laws that protect employees from discrimination including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, and Equal Protection of the Law under the 14^th Amendment of the US Constitution.

The Face of American Power
Faces of power: 80% are white, even as U.S. becomes more diverse (Published 2020). (2020, September 13). The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/09/us/powerful-people-race-us.html
Introducing ten of America's newest mayors
Introducing 10 of America's newest mayors. (2021, November 17). Bloomberg Cities. https://bloombergcities.jhu.edu/news/introducing-10-americas-newest-mayors
This article reinforces the discussion of structural and gender inequality.
A record number of Black women run some of the biggest U.S. cities
A record number of Black women run some of the biggest U.S. cities. (2021, November 4). Black EOE Journal - CNN Ellis, N.T.
This article reinforces the discussion of structural and gender inequality.
Obergefell v. Hodges
Obergefell v. Hodges. (n.d.). Oyez.org. https://www.oyez.org/cases/2014/14-556
This case demonstrates the US Supreme Court’s recognition of equal protection under the law via same-sex marriages.
North Carolina anti-bias laws sprout as "Bathroom bill" era ends
North Carolina anti-bias laws sprout as ‘Bathroom bill’ era ends. (2021, November 22). Bloomberglaw.com. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/north-carolina-anti-bias-laws-sprout-as-bathroom-bill-era-ends
These various articles discuss the issue of transgender rights and state laws that have attempted to contravene federal rights
Webb v. City of Philadelphia - Amicus brief
Webb v. City of Philadelphia - Amicus brief. (2008, May 29). American Civil Liberties Union. https://www.aclu.org/legal-document/webb-v-city-philadelphia-amicus-brief
This amicus brief shows support of a case that involved religious accommodations in the workplace.

Optional Resources

On the Basis of Sex - Final Speech
On the Basis of Sex - Final Speech [Video]. (2018). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cmKDpRrSKA
This clip presents closing arguments made by Ruth Ginsburg in arguing for the same treatment of male and female caregivers in IRS rules in the Moritz v. Comm’r of IRS case.
Moritz v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service
Moritz v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service, 469 F.2d 466. (1972, November 22). Law is the operating system of our society. So show me the manual!. https://law.resource.org/pub/us/case/reporter/F2/469/469.F2d.466.71-1127.html
ADA
(n.d.). ADA.gov homepage. https://www.ada.gov/