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Human Resources
5th Circuit Revives Racial Harassment Claim Citing Employer’s Inadequate Investigation and Hostile Work Environment
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s summary judgment in favor of a healthcare employer,…
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Human Resources
Secondhand harassment supports hostile work environment claim, 5th Circuit holds
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has vacated a lower court’s summary judgment in favor of a…
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Human Resources
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Summary Judgment in Hostile Work Environment Suit Highlighting Failures in Employer Investigations
In a significant ruling that underscores the rigorous standards required for workplace internal investigations, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of…
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Human Resources
5th Circuit Revives Hostile Work Environment Claim Against Corpus Christi Medical Center Citing Insufficient Investigation
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s summary judgment, reviving a lawsuit brought by a…
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Human Resources
Fifth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in Racial Hostile Work Environment Case Citing Flawed Employer Investigation
In a significant ruling for employment law and workplace civil rights, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed…
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Legal & Compliance
Third Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Racial Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Claims Following Prompt Employer Action
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently issued a precedential-style affirmation of a summary judgment in…
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Human Resources
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects Contractual Provisions Shortening Filing Deadlines for Federal Employment Discrimination Claims
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has issued a significant ruling that restricts the ability of…
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Legal & Compliance
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer After Truck Driver’s Contradictory Statements Regarding Disability Status
In a decision that underscores the critical importance of consistency in legal and administrative filings, the United States Court of…
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Legal & Compliance
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in High-Stakes Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Despite Lack of Progressive Discipline
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has upheld a lower court’s decision to grant summary judgment…
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