Ohio woman who lost out on promotion to a gay woman is asking the Supreme Court to allow her to file a workplace discrimination lawsuit against her employer
A straight woman's case claiming "reverse discrimination" in the workplace could challenge long-standing equality protections. Marlean Ames, an Ohio woman who lost a promotion to a gay woman, is seeking to file a workplace discrimination lawsuit against her employer, the Ohio Department of Youth Services. Ames argues that courts should not apply higher standards to majority groups, such as heterosexual individuals, when reviewing discrimination claims. Supreme Court justices appeared to agree with her argument during oral arguments, suggesting that the same burden of proof should apply regardless of sexual orientation. If the court rules in Ames's favor, it could make it easier for majority groups, including white individuals, to pursue discrimination claims, potentially affecting diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
