7th Circ. Acknowledges 'Typical' Challenges Faced by Black Women in the Workplace, but Ultimately Sides With Employer
"We realize that Bragg's reports of racial insensitivity are typical of the challenges Black women face in the workplace," stated Judge Diane Wood, in her written opinion for the court. "Nonetheless, we must decide cases based on the record before us."
January 20, 2023 at 02:14 PM
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Employment LawA U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruling acknowledged the "typical" challenges "Black women face in the workplace" but found that a Black nurse failed to proffer evidence that would prove the adverse employment actions taken against her were racially discriminatory.
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