February 08, 2024
The Second Circuit refused Thursday to revive a former Kay Jewelers manager's suit claiming he was forced to quit because of his boss's incessant ageist insults, finding the retailer appropriately handled the situation after the employee complained to human resources.
January 29, 2024
The majority of a Second Circuit panel appeared ready Monday to cement Kay Jewelers' win in a former company manager's age discrimination lawsuit, with two judges indicating that the company's response to the worker's complaints may free it from legal liability.
January 03, 2024
A Las Vegas casino worker will tell the Ninth Circuit that her employer should have done more when she was harassed by ex-NFL star Richard Sherman, while the Second Circuit will hear from a former Kay Jewelers manager who contends his boss called him a "dinosaur" and other ageist insults. Here's a look at these and four other oral argument sessions that discrimination lawyers should be watching this month.
September 21, 2023
Kay Jewelers urged the Second Circuit not to disturb its win in a former manager's lawsuit alleging he was forced to quit because of repeated ageist insults, arguing that he was demoted for his poor performance before he ever brought up the misconduct with the company.