Employment, Labor and Benefits Alert: Supreme Court Decision Leaves Employers More Susceptible to Retaliation Claims
7/10/2006
On June 22, 2006, in Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White, the Supreme Court significantly expanded Title VII's protection for employees who complain of discrimination. No. 05-259 [2006 WL 1698953]. Employers should note that this decision may lead to a dramatic increase in Title VII retaliation claims.
In addition to prohibiting employment discrimination generally, Title VII protects employees who complain of discrimination from employer-initiated retaliation.
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