ATC, Inc offered health insurance benefits to unmarried same-sex domestic partners but not to unmarried, cohabiting heterosexual couples. Ray, an employee of ATC, Inc, challenged the benefit plan, claiming that it was in violation of Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act. Under the Civil Rights Act, an employer may not discriminate against any individual on the basis of sex. Discuss the tools that a court may use in interpreting the Civil Rights Act.
There are three primary tools that a court may use in interpreting a statute: plain meaning rule; legislative history and intent; and public policy. According to the plain meaning rule, when a statute's words have ordinary, everyday significance, the court will simply apply the commonsense definition. If the language is unclear, the court must look at the law's history to determine the intent of the legislature. If the legislative history is unclear, courts will rely on general public policies.
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a. Alphabetical order. b. Account number order. c. Chronological order. d. Financial statement order.
Larry wants to be politically correct, so when introducing Janis Stewart, the vice president of marketing in his company to friends at a party, he says, "I would like you to meet Janis Stewart,
A) our woman vice president of marketing." B) the highest placed girl in our company." C) one of the best female minds in marketing." D) our vice president of marketing."
A refund anticipation loan is associated with
A) electronic tax filing. B) an automatic extension for late filing. C) a tax refund in excess of $10,000. D) an unsuccessful IRS audit.
Which of the following statements is false regarding the earned income credit (EIC)?
A. The credit is refundable. B. If certain requirements are met, a taxpayer may receive advance payments of EIC. C. Maximum amount of the credit depends on the earned income and number of children. D. A taxpayer without children cannot claim the credit.