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Every decision we've filed under Civil Rights - Employment.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights action alleging Eighth Amendment violations. The court held that prison officials took prompt and reasonable steps to assist the inmate during a mental health emergency, negating any claim of deliberate indifference.
The Fifth Circuit reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court dismissal of a First Amendment challenge to a Bossier City Council policy regulating public comment. The court held that the policy was facially overbroad, void for vagueness, and constituted unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an employment dispute lawsuit filed by Reginald Grant against Amazon. The court held that the claims were barred by res judicata, preempted by state employment law, or failed to state a valid cause of action under Texas law.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a Title VII religious accommodation case involving a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The court held that accommodating the plaintiff's religious objection to vaccination would impose an undue hardship on the employer due to substantial health and safety risks to patients and staff.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit clarified that the standard for adverse employment actions in retaliation claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act aligns with Title VII. The court vacated summary judgment regarding a 2020 bonus reduction but affirmed summary judgment regarding a 2021 bonus reduction.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in a transgender employment discrimination case. The court held that the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient evidence to support claims of discrimination, retaliation, or FMLA interference.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in a sex and disability discrimination lawsuit. The court found the plaintiff failed to provide direct evidence of discrimination and did not exhaust administrative remedies for her failure to accommodate claim.
The Ninth Circuit reversed summary judgment in an employment discrimination case involving two flight attendants fired for posting comments on an internal company network. The panel held that genuine disputes of material fact existed regarding whether the airline and union discriminated against the plaintiffs based on their religious beliefs.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in an employment discrimination case. The court held that the plaintiff failed to timely exhaust her administrative remedies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of qualified immunity to a Maryland State Police sergeant accused of fostering a racially hostile work environment. The court held that the plaintiffs plausibly alleged the sergeant participated in and tacitly authorized exclusionary practices and tolerated a racially offensive image in the wake of George Floyd's killing.