4 Cited authorities

  1. Rule 12 - Defenses and Objections: When and How Presented; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Consolidating Motions; Waiving Defenses; Pretrial Hearing

    Fed. R. Civ. P. 12   Cited 348,148 times   929 Legal Analyses
    Granting the court discretion to exclude matters outside the pleadings presented to the court in defense of a motion to dismiss
  2. Section 1981 - Equal rights under the law

    42 U.S.C. § 1981   Cited 38,033 times   247 Legal Analyses
    Granting equal rights to "make and enforce contracts" without regard to race
  3. Section 621 - Congressional statement of findings and purpose

    29 U.S.C. § 621   Cited 17,489 times   21 Legal Analyses
    Finding that "older workers find themselves disadvantaged in their efforts to retain employment, and especially to regain employment when displaced from jobs"
  4. Section 143-422.2 - Legislative declaration

    N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-422.2   Cited 320 times   7 Legal Analyses
    Stating public policy to safeguard "employment without discrimination or abridgement on account of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap"