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Supreme Court Hands Down Retaliation Decision

By HR Hero Jun 30, 2006 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 30, 2006

by Peter Panken On June 22, the U.S. Supreme Court decided an employment retaliation case in which it held that any action by an employer against an employee, applicant, or even a former employee constitutes unlawful retaliation if the action would deter a reasonable employee from filing a discrimination charge against an employer. Retaliation cases […]

U.S. Supreme Court Scrutinizes Racial Bias Ruling

By HR Hero Mar 3, 2006 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 3, 2006

After several years of employees being required to meet a very high standard to have their cases heard by a jury, that may be changing in the long term. The U.S. Supreme Court recently cautioned federal judges to be careful in the rules of evidence and legal standards for employment discrimination. The Court’s opinion offers […]