US EditionSupreme Court Reviews 'Reverse Discrimination' Case on Workplace Bias Standards
- The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, where Marlean Ames claims she was discriminated against for being straight, resulting in a demotion and pay cut in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Ames alleges that the current legal test imposes unequal burdens based on sexual orientation, which she claims discriminates against her as a straight employee.
- Legal experts warn that a ruling favoring Ames could lead to a surge of discrimination lawsuits, and civil rights advocates express concern over the potential weakening of protections for LGBTQ+ employees.
- The court's decision, expected in the coming months, could impact workplace discrimination laws and the balance of protections for all employees, regardless of their backgrounds.
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Supreme Court Case Could Ease Discrimination Claims for Majorities
Supreme Court Case Could Ease Discrimination Claims for Majorities The U.S. Supreme Court is evaluating whether to ease the path for people from majority backgrounds to pursue workplace discrimination claims. Justices heard the case of Marlean Ames, who alleges she was discriminated against due to her heterosexuality, denied a promotion, and later demoted.Ames's case challenges an Ohio Department of Youth Services decision, appealing a lower cou…
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she’s straight
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed likely Wednesday to side with an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination from her employer...
Justices Seem Open to Reverse Discrimination Suits
“The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared to support the idea of making it easier for men and people who are White or straight to sue for job discrimination, based on oral arguments in the case of an Ohio woman who claims she faced anti-straight bias in the workplace,” the Washington Post reports. “The high court’s conservative supermajority and at least some of the liberal justices seemed receptive to arguments by Marlean Ames, who is challengin…
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