The plaintiff also showed that the employer’s investigation into her claims was “insufficiently prompt and thorough,” according to the decision.
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The plaintiff also showed that the employer’s investigation into her claims was “insufficiently prompt and thorough,” according to the decision.
Published July 17, 2026
The John Minor Wisdom U.S. Court of Appeals Building, location of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, on Feb. 4, 2026, in New Orleans, La. The 5th Circuit reversed the district court’s grant of summary judgment on the plaintiff's hostile work environment claims.
The 5th Circuit rejected a plaintiff’s argument that the high court effectively eliminated his need to show he was treated less…
The case details illustrate the difficulties HR professionals may face in investigating misconduct by company leaders.
The decision demonstrates the heightened scrutiny courts may deploy in lawsuits involving harassment by a direct supervisor.
No such requirement exists in the law’s statute, the court held, rejecting an argument advanced by SkyWest Airlines in a former…
An attorney for the plaintiff told HR Dive his team will consider filing a petition for review with the U.S. Supreme Court.
The magistrate judge found insufficient evidence for EEOC’s retaliation and disparate treatment claims in the 2024 lawsuit.
