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The Supreme Court could shift the necessary standards for consideration of workplace discrimination lawsuits in the upcoming term, which could impact future discrimination cases.
On Oct 4., the Supreme Court announced that it would review a workplace discrimination case in Ohio. Marlean Ames, a straight woman, sued the Ohio Department of Youth Services, her employer of 20 years, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, claiming she was denied promotions and demoted because of her sexual orientation, NBC News reported.
The state claims that Ames was passed over for promotions and demoted due to restructuring and a perception that