Gomez-Perez v. Potter
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Gomez-Perez v. Potter, 553 U.S. 474 (2008), was a United States Supreme Court
case holding that federal employees can assert claims for retaliation resulting from filing an age discrimination complaint. The case continued the Court's long-standing position that cause for action following retaliation can be inferred in civil rights legislation that does not explicitly provide protection against such retaliation. The case is important because it signaled a willingness by recently appointed Justice Samuel Alito
to continue the Court's expansive interpretation of civil rights laws.
After filing a Postal Service equal employment opportunity age discrimination complaint, postal worker Myrna Gómez-Pérez's hours were cut back significantly and she was subjected to various workplace intimidation and abuse.
Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all state and federal courts, and original jurisdiction over a small range of cases...
case holding that federal employees can assert claims for retaliation resulting from filing an age discrimination complaint. The case continued the Court's long-standing position that cause for action following retaliation can be inferred in civil rights legislation that does not explicitly provide protection against such retaliation. The case is important because it signaled a willingness by recently appointed Justice Samuel Alito
Samuel Alito
Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr. is an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He was nominated by President George W. Bush and has served on the court since January 31, 2006....
to continue the Court's expansive interpretation of civil rights laws.
After filing a Postal Service equal employment opportunity age discrimination complaint, postal worker Myrna Gómez-Pérez's hours were cut back significantly and she was subjected to various workplace intimidation and abuse.