Case: Discrimination/Race Discrimination (D.S.C.)

A South Carolina federal district court magistrate judge recommended granting Honda of America MFG’s partial motion to dismiss state law breach of contract claims brought by a Black assistant manager, finding that the employee handbook’s clear disclaimer and general anti-discrimination policies did not create an enforceable employment contract beyond the at-will relationship, while allowing the plaintiff’s race discrimination and retaliation claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1981 to proceed.

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