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Defense, plaintiffs’ attorneys spar over retaliation ruling (access required)

Published: February 1, 2009

02-01-2009 WASHINGTON – The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting a worker who was fired after answering questions during an internal sex harassment inquiry to pursue a Title VII claim has the defense and plaintiffs’ bars divided over its impact. While some employment attorneys say the ruling will protect workers from being penalized for speaking out, others ...
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