Jottings by an Employer’s Lawyer and Connecticut Employment Law Blog have posts here and here regarding Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayer’s employment law experience and decisions. Pennsylvania Labor and Employment Law Blog has additional information here.
Contributed by Eric A. Welter.Archive for the ‘U.S. Supreme Court’ Category
Supreme Court Nominee Update
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009Supreme Court Opinions
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009The U.S. Supreme Court issued two decisions on January 21, 2009, that have employment/labor law implications. Additional case information can be found on SCOTUS blog.
In Fitzgerald v. Barnstable School Committee, the Court held that Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 does not preclude the filing of a separate action for alleged unconstitutional gender discrimination in schools. Justice Alito wrote the opinion for a unanimous Court. The opinion is here.
In Locke v. Karass, the Court held that public sector unions may use non-member agency fees for litigation expenses outside the bargaining unit. The opinion is here.
Supreme Court Hears First Employment Case Of Term
Thursday, October 9th, 2008The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument yesterday in its first employment case of the term. The Court will decide whether an employee who participates in an internal sexual harassment investigation is protected from retaliation under Title VII. Given the Court’s recent jurisprudence expanding retaliation claims, it is likely they will find such conduct to be protected. A number of blogs have more detailed analysis of the case here and here. Law.com has coverage here.
Supreme Court Interprets EEOC Regulations As To What Constitutes A “Charge” Of Discrimination
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008In an opinion issued today, the U.S. Supreme Court found that an intake form and affidavit that requested the EEOC to take action on behalf of the complainant constituted a “charge” of discrimination under the EEOC’s regulations. The case is Federal Express v. Holowicki (the opinion can be read here: FedEx v. Holowecki).
Supreme Court Decision On “Me-Too” Evidence Leaves Questions Unanswered
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision today in Sprint/United Mgmt. Co. v. Mendelsohn, No. 06-1221 (a copy of the opinion is here: Sprint/United v. Mendelsohn). The opinion leaves many questions about the admissiblity of so-called “me-too” evidence unanswered.
