Justices to Review How Federal Workers Prove Job Bias Claims (1)

The U.S. Supreme Court accepted June 28 a petition asking for clarification on what federal government workers must prove when they file discrimination claims.

The main question for the court in the case is about the standard federal workers must meet to show there was age discrimination underlying a termination, demotion, or some other negative job action. A decision from the justices would resolve a federal appeals court split on the issue. The high court’s analysis may ultimately make it easier or tougher for federal government workers to prove they were discriminated against based on age or even other protected ...