Supreme Court to Review Bias Case of Ohio Woman Claiming Discrimination for Being Straight

The case questions whether majority group members face higher standards in proving workplace discrimination under Title VII.

Marlean Ames, a heterosexual woman, alleges job discrimination by the Ohio Department of Youth Services after being demoted and passed over for promotion in favor of LGBTQ colleagues.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of Ames' case, citing a lack of 'background circumstances' to support her claim.
Ames' lawsuit challenges the higher evidentiary standard required for majority group members, such as white or straight individuals, to prove discrimination.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits workplace discrimination based on sex, but courts have debated its application to majority groups.
The Supreme Court's decision could impact future discrimination claims by majority group members, particularly in the context of diversity and inclusion policies.