<http://alm-editorial-us.msgfocus.com/c/1v91oFMRsY9j6WpqH> 10th Circuit Finds Church Immune From Workplace Discrimination Suit The National Law Journal
An Oklahoma woman who alleged that a Catholic bishop subjected her to "severe and pervasive" gender and age discrimination at work is not entitled to protection by federal employment laws, the 10th Circuit has ruled, making it the latest court to weigh in on the issue of the "ministerial exception." The circuit concluded that the plaintiff's duties were not just administrative but also spiritual, therefore granting the church immunity from her suit. Joel L. Sogol Attorney at Law 811 21st Avenue Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 ph (205) 345-0966 fx (205) 345-0971 <mailto:jlsa...@wwisp.com> jlsa...@wwisp.com Ben Franklin observed that truth wins a fair fight -- which is why we have evidence rules in U.S. courts.
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