Supreme Court of the United States

Thompson v. North American Stainless, Lp

January 24, 2011131 S. Ct. 863

Summary

The Supreme Court held that Title VII’s antiretaliation provision prohibits firing an employee to retaliate against a close relative who engaged in protected activity, and that the fired employee has standing to sue as a 'person aggrieved' within the zone of interests protected by the statute. Justice Ginsburg concurred, noting the decision aligns with EEOC guidance.