Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White
What's at Stake
Reviewing the standard for retaliation in employment discrimination cases under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. DECIDED
Summary
The plaintiff in this case was suspended without pay for more than a month and reassigned to a less desirable position after she complained of workplace discrimination. The question is whether those actions constitute retaliation under Title VII even though the plaintiff ultimately won her grievance.
Legal Documents
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03/08/2006
ACLU Amicus Brief in Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. WhiteLegal Documents
ACLU Amicus Brief in Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White
Date Filed: 03/08/2006
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