Supreme Court Eases Path for Reverse Discrimination Claims Under Civil Rights Act

A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court will likely simplify the process for straight and white plaintiffs to bring forward claims of reverse discrimination under federal civil rights law. The Court ruled unanimously that such plaintiffs do not need to meet a more stringent burden than minority plaintiffs when filing claims under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This decision comes amid increased litigation surrounding workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The Supreme Court’s ruling dismissed a previous federal appeals court decision involving a case from the Ohio Department of Youth Services. In this case, a former program administrator claimed she was denied a promotion and replaced due to her being a straight woman, thereby allegedly making way for two gay employees. For further details, refer to the original article on the National Law Journal’s website.