The Supreme Court addressed whether workers performing intrastate deliveries may fall within the FAA’s transportation worker exemption.
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Supreme Court Set to Resolve Circuit Split Over Title IX Applicability to Employment Discrimination Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Crowther v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, a case that could determine whether Title IX provides employees of federally funded educational institutions a private right of action for sex discrimination and retaliation claims.
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The Evolution of Religion in the Workplace
The legal landscape surrounding religious accommodations and religious discrimination and harassment in the workplace has shifted in recent years.
Beyond Burden Shifting: What the Eleventh Circuit’s Latest Decision Might Mean for McDonnell Douglas
Recently, Justices Thomas and Gorsuch have questioned whether the McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 (1973) framework remains the appropriate standard in certain employment related cases.
Supreme Court Eliminates Heightened Discrimination Standard Under Title VII
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, rejecting a heightened evidentiary burden for a plaintiff who is a member of a “majority group” under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Claims brought by such majority-group plaintiffs are sometimes referred to as “reverse discrimination” claims.
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Supreme Court Holds FLSA Exemptions Do Not Require Heightened Evidence Standards
The U. S. Supreme Court unanimously decided in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera that the standard of “preponderance of the evidence” is to be used in cases where an employer
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SCOTUS Cases for Employers to Watch in the October Term 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court’s October Term 2024 begins Oct. 7, and at least two cases on the Court’s docket present potentially important implications for employers nationwide. This GT Alert provides
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Supreme Court Finds FAA ‘Transportation Worker’ Exemption Does Not Require Employment in Transportation Industry
In a unanimous 9-0 decision issued April 12, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court held the “transportation worker” exemption under Section 1 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) does not require
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303 Creative: SCOTUS Rules First Amendment Protects Colorado Website Designer from Creating ‘Expressive’ Wedding Websites For Same-Sex Couples
On June 30, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a case emanating from Colorado, with nationwide implication, 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis. SCOTUS held, by a 6-3 majority
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Employer Considerations After SCOTUS Rules College Admissions Policies that Consider Race a Factor Unconstitutional
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, holding that Harvard College and the University of
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