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‘Reverse Discrimination’ at the Supreme Court
Marlean Ames alleges she was passed over for gay job candidates.
Supreme Court seems poised to rule for Ohio woman alleging "reverse discrimination"
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared poised to side with an Ohio woman in her bid to revive a lawsuit alleging "reverse discrimination."
Supreme Court seems poised to lower bar for Whites to sue for job bias
Marlean Ames challenged rulings requiring members of majority groups to meet a higher bar to prove job discrimination than groups that traditionally face bias.
Woman takes 'reverse' discrimination case to Supreme Court over hiring of gay co-workers
The Supreme Court is considering a case of “reverse discrimination” and the standard of proof under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Supreme Court appears likely to side with straight woman in `reverse discrimination' case
We're in radical agreement today,' Justice Gorsuch said. The Supreme Court steered clear of the larger debate over DEI.
SCOTUS to hear straight woman's discrimination case that could reshape employment law
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday for a case involving a woman who claims she was unfairly discriminated against on the job because she is straight.
Ohio woman asks court to weigh in on requirements for reverse discrimination claim
Marlean Ames says she is the victim of reverse discrimination: She was not hired for a job that she wanted, and she was demoted, because she is straight. Ames sued and brought her case to the Supreme Court.
SCOTUS to hear history-making case of woman allegedly discriminated against for being straight
On Wednesday the Supreme Court will consider the case of a straight woman who was allegedly discriminated at work over her sexuality. Plaintiff Marlean Ames earned nothing […]
Supreme Court hears arguments in 'reverse discrimination' case
The Supreme Court justices questioned whether an extra hurdle for people of "majority backgrounds" is required to prove discrimination.
US Supreme Court Seems Poised to Lower Bar for 'Reverse Discrimination' Suits
U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared to lean on Wednesday toward making it easier for people from "majority backgrounds," such as white or straight people, to pursue workplace discrimination claims, as they heard an appeal by an Ohio woman who claims she was denied a promotion and demoted because she is heterosexual.
A straight white woman from Ohio is the focal point of a discrimination lawsuit that could reshape the legal landscape
The Supreme Court may alter Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act after a white woman challenged her ability to file a ...
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she’s straight
The Supreme Court seems likely to side with an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination in her employment ...
SCOTUS seems likely to revive claim of straight woman who blames ‘reverse discrimination’ for demotion
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a "reverse discrimination" case, in which a straight plaintiff sued her state ...
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Straight woman lost two jobs to gay colleagues. Supreme Court will decide if she can sue.
WASHINGTON − Marlean Ames twice lost jobs at the Ohio Department of Youth Services to other candidates she thought were less qualified. Both workers were gay and Ames, a heterosexual ...