A Christian festival, otherwise called the "Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles," observed on the 6th of January, in honor of the appearance of the star to the three magi, or wise men, who came to adore the Messiah, and bring him presents. It is commonly called "Twelfth Day." Enc. Lond. … [Read more...] about EPIPHANY
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
A term used for an employer who does not discriminate in the hiring and conduct of their business based upon an employees race, color, creed, gender, age, religion or disability. Typically this term is used by employers in advertising, hoping to make themselves more appealing to high quality employees. … [Read more...] about EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EPIQUEYA
In Spanish law. A term synonymous with "equity" in one of its senses, and defined as "the benignant and prudent interpretation of the law according to the circumstances of the time, place, and person." … [Read more...] about EPIQUEYA
EQUAL PAY ACT
Federal law prohibiting gender based discrimination in the workplace, primarily establishing a similar pay rate and scale for any employee who performs substantially the same work under similar conditions. Was created to deal with accusations of men being paid more money than women for doing the same job. … [Read more...] about EQUAL PAY ACT
Envtl. & Energy L. & Pol'y J.
Environmental & Energy Law & Policy Journal … [Read more...] about Envtl. & Energy L. & Pol'y J.