U.S. Supreme Court Considers Equal Standards for Heterosexual Bias Under Title VII

The U.S. Supreme Court has signaled potential revisions to the treatment of heterosexual bias claims under Title VII. During discussions on an Ohio case, Justice Samuel Alito commented on the “radical agreement” that heterosexual bias should not be subjected to a stricter proof burden than other Title VII claims. The case will determine whether an Ohio agent discriminated against a worker based on her sexual orientation, a scenario currently held to a different standard by the Sixth Circuit. You can explore further details of the discussion in this article from Law360.