Labor/Employment,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Oct. 22, 2021
9th circuit finds ‘paramour preference’ does not violate Title VII
The court recently determined that “paramour preference” — an employer favoring a supervisor’s sexual or romantic partner over another employee — was not unlawful discrimination and did not violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Kacey R. Riccomini
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Thompson Coburn LLP
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Kacey R. Riccomini represents a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500s to smaller businesses, in state, federal, and appellate courts, before various dispute resolution agencies, and at all stages of litigation, including trial. She has successfully defended employers of all sizes against wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour claims, and representative actions, including class and Private Attorneys General Act claims.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently determined that "paramour preference" -- an employer favoring a supervisor's sexual or romantic partner over another employee -- was not unlawful discrimination and did not violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In William Maner v. Dignity Health, 2021 DJDAR 8649 (Aug. 20, 2021), Maner contended that Dignit...
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