disparate impact discrimination - results from certain employer practices that have a
discriminatory effect but are unintentional
Diversity of Citizenship Jurisdiction - federal court jurisdiction over a lawsuit between citizens of
different states (or even involving a U.S. citizen and a citizen...
BLAW 3391 TTU Exam 1 (Mcinturff)
disparate impact discrimination - results from certain employer practices that have a
discriminatory effect but are unintentional
Diversity of Citizenship Jurisdiction - federal court jurisdiction over a lawsuit between citizens of
different states (or even involving a U.S. citizen and a citizen of a different country)
Actual Agent Authority - where the principal gives the agent legal permissions to act on the
principal's behalf.
Age that is protected from discrimination - 40
Agencies - created by legislatures and make their own rules which have the legal force of statutory
law. (ex: IRS)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - resolving disputes without going to court
an administrative law judge while also having no provision for juries - Who are agency courts
directed by?
Apparent Agent Authority - Authority that is only apparent, not real. Arises when the principal
causes a third party to believe that the agent has authority, even though she or he does not.
Appeals - the process in which cases are reviewed, where parties request a formal change to an
official decision
Arbitration (ADR) - settling of a dispute by a third party (other than a court)
Civil Law - rules governing relationships between two individuals
, Collective Bargaining - negotiate contracts with their employers to determine their terms of
employment, including working hours and workplace conditions
Common Law - - The earliest version of law
- Laws adopted when US was a part of Britain
- Applies principles and precedents through different but was never record
Corporate Social Responsibility - Corporate takes all stakeholders into account and that they
should act ethically and be accountable to society for their actions
Criminal Law - rules governing relationships between individuals and society
Default Judgment - a judgement entered by a court against a defendant who has failed to appear
in court to answer or defend against the plaintiff's claim
Deposition (Discovery) - oral questioning under oath (pre-trial)
Detour - when an employee or agent makes a minor departure from his employer's charge
(wrecking when driving to meet a customer)
Discovery - when opposing parties obtain info from each other to prepare for trial
Actual Agent Authority - where the principal gives the agent legal permissions to act on the
principal's behalf.
disparate treatment discrimination - results when employees from protected groups are
intentionally treated differently
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