Sexual stereotyping in partnership decisions: the second stage
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The US Supreme Court's 1989 decision in the Hopkins v. Price Waterhouse case establishes that women who claim employment discrimination in seeking job partnership must show: they are qualified for partnership; they were not chosen; and that the firm continued to search for qualified candidates following their rejection. Once these factors are established, the law requires that the burden of proof shift to the employer to show its decision was not gender-based. Plaintiffs must initially meet criteria established under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: they must prove a prima facie case of sex-based employment discrimination. The two fundamental issues in Hopkins v. Price Waterhouse were: a tainted employee evaluation process, and a mixed motive issue involving issues other than impermissible sex stereotyping.
Publication Name: The Woman CPA
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0043-7271
Year: 1989
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The current status of the home office deduction
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Court decisions have resulted in a broader definition of 'principal place of business,' which has enhanced the availability of the home office deduction. The Tax Court has eliminated the focal point test in certain cases when determining the location of a principal place of business. The Tax Court will not use the test when a taxpayer's home is crucial to the taxpayer's business, when the taxpayer spends a considerable time in the home office, and when the taxpayer has no other place in which to conduct business. The IRS is expected to continue applying the focal point test, but taxpayers may still obtain considerable tax benefits from the broader definition of 'principle place of business.'
Publication Name: The Woman CPA
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0043-7271
Year: 1991
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Sexual stereotyping in promotion practices violates Title VII
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Price Waterhouse, a large accounting firm, was found guilty of sex discrimination in employment when it did not promote a female, Ann Hopkins, because of her sex. Hopkins has a commendable career as a senior manager in charge of many business functions. Hopkins was successful in negotiating new and extensive contracts for the accounting firm.
Publication Name: The Woman CPA
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0043-7271
Year: 1986
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