In Meacham v. Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, an employer used a "matrix" method to carry out a reduction in force. The employer’s method ranked its employees based on objective factors (i.e. performance and years of service) and subjective factors (i.e. flexibility and criticality). The employer then conducted a disparate impact analysis for the lowest
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Supreme Court Issues “Opinion” on “Me Too” Evidence…Sort Of: Sprint v. Mendelsohn
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In Sprint v. Mendelsohn, the U.S. Supreme Court held that admission of "me too" evidence in discrimination cases is fact based and "depends on many factors…." Plaintiff, who was 51 years old and the oldest employee in her department, was laid off during a company-wide reduction in force. She subsequently sued Sprint for disparate…
…And Now A Report On “Reverse” Discrimination: Hicks v. KNTV Television, Inc.
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In Hicks v. KNTV Television, Inc., plaintiff, a white male, worked as a news anchor for defendant-employer. Plaintiff’s contract was not renewed when it expired. Instead, defendant hired a black male to replace plaintiff. Plaintiff filed suit for discrimination, alleging that the employer did not renew his contract because it was being pressured to…
Ash v. Tyson Foods, Inc. (U.S. Supreme Court)
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Two African-American employees were denied promotions in the defendant’s food processing plant that were ultimately awarded to two Caucasians. Among the proof of discrimination they offered was the fact that their supervisor used the term “boy” in referring to them. The Court of Appeals held that this term was insufficient to show racial bias.
Held:…