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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Ninth Circuit Not Enamored of ‘Paramour Preference’ Claims

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The U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, rejected “paramour preference” claims under Title VII, affirming summary judgment in favor of an employer and following the other federal appellate courts in rebuffing claims...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Plaintiff’s “Paramour Preference” Plan Panned: 9th Circuit Finds Romantic Relationship Not Enough to Show Discrimination Against...

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In another chapter in litigation alliteration, in Maner v. Dignity Health, f/k/a Catholic Healthcare West, the Ninth Circuit held that a male employee’s theory that his supervisor’s long-term romantic relationship with a...more

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Fraternizing May Lead to Your Partner’s Promotion, Your Discharge, and Possibly a Lawsuit

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At what point does a company’s application of its anti-fraternization policy become sex discrimination? Last week, a federal court in Alabama found that the answer to this question may be determined by a jury....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Rumor Has It–Workplace Gossip About Female “Sleeping Her Way To The Top” Could Be Sex Discrimination

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Seyfarth Synopsis: According to the 4th Circuit, a female employee who was subjected to false rumors that her promotion was a result of sleeping with the boss can levy her claim for sex-based discrimination against her...more

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