Griggs v. Duke Power Co. (1971)
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
The U.S. Supreme Court case in which the Court established that neutral employment practices that have a discriminatory effect can violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, even if the employer did not intend to discriminate.
- Full text: Griggs v. Duke Power Co. (Nolo)
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August 19, 2010, 5:27 pm
