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Supreme Court Holds That Employers Do Not Need Actual Knowledge of an ...
2015-06-15 22:42:23| Apparel - Topix.net
The Supreme Court recently held that job applicants may hold their potential employer liable for intentional discrimination under Title VII if the applicant can show that his or her need for an accommodation was a motivating factor in the potential employer's decision not to hire that applicant, and it is irrelevant whether the employer had actual knowledge of the need for the accommodation. While the Court's holding was relatively straightforward, its practical import presents additional challenges for employers.
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