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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Supreme Court Finds Reverse Discrimination Against White Firefighters in New Haven

Supreme Court Finds Bias Against White Firefighters, NYT, 6/30/09, at A1

-5-4 decision re promotional examinations race discrimination

Posted by Bryan D. Glass, Esq. at 2:30 AM

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"WORKPLACE SEPARATION" (reasons)
Constructive Discharge
Disability-Related Leave Discharge
Discriminatory Discharge
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Layoff/Reduction in Force (WARN)
Public Policy Discharge (immigration, drugs)
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Unemployment


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