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Regulatory
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Labor Department Orders Texas Companies to Pay $200K+ for Asbestos Retaliation

The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered Texas companies to pay more than $200,000 in back wages and damages to workers who were allegedly fired in retaliation for raising concerns about asbestos exposure in their workplace. The enforcement action highlights federal protections for workers who report safety violations.

•Texas companies must pay over $200,000 in back wages and damages for retaliating against workers
•Workers were fired after raising concerns about asbestos exposure in their workplace
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Reviews Racial Hostile Work Environment Standards

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a case that could reshape how workplace discrimination claims are evaluated, deciding whether evidence of general discrimination against racial minorities can support an individual employee's hostile work environment claim.

•Eleventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of discriminatory termination claims but revived hostile work environment claim
•Court found substantial evidence to support racial hostile work environment allegations despite insufficient evidence for termination claims
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Federal Circuit
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Upholds Boeing Win in Whistleblower Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of The Boeing Company in a whistleblower retaliation case brought by former employee Christopher Veto. The February 6, 2026 ruling rejected Veto's claims under California Labor Code provisions protecting employees from workplace retaliation.

•Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Boeing in whistleblower retaliation case brought by Christopher Veto
•Court rejected claims under California Labor Code sections 1102.5 and 6310 protecting employees from workplace retaliation
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Tackles Hostile Work Environment Standards in Race Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a split decision in *Melton v. I-10 Truck Center*, affirming summary judgment on discrimination and retaliation claims while vacating dismissal of a hostile work environment claim. The court addressed whether workplace discrimination against all racial minorities can support an individual employee's hostile environment claim.

•Eleventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of discrimination and retaliation claims but revived hostile work environment claim
•Court addressed whether discrimination against all racial minorities can support individual hostile environment claims
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Federal Circuit
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Third Circuit Court of Appeals

3rd Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Claims vs Chain IQ

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of wrongful termination claims brought by Cheryl Peebles against Chain IQ Americas Inc. The appeals court ruled that Peebles' allegations of racial discrimination under Title VII and 42 U.S.C. § 1981, as well as claims under Pennsylvania's Criminal History Record Information Act, were factually insufficient to proceed.

•Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of employment discrimination lawsuit on Feb. 3, 2026
•Plaintiff alleged racial discrimination under federal Title VII and Section 1981 civil rights laws
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

5th Circuit Reviews NLRB Decision in Harvard Maintenance Labor Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a National Labor Relations Board decision involving Harvard Maintenance, Incorporated and former employee Carina Cruz. The case centers on allegations that Cruz faced supervisory threats and termination after filing complaints about collective bargaining agreement violations.

•Harvard Maintenance employee Carina Cruz was terminated after filing collective bargaining agreement violation complaints
•An NLRB administrative law judge found the company unlawfully threatened, suspended, and fired Cruz in retaliation
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Nurse's Age Bias Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's summary judgment ruling in favor of Firelands Regional Medical Center in an age discrimination lawsuit filed by nurse practitioner Laura Obergefell. Obergefell claimed she was terminated due to her age rather than legitimate pandemic-related layoffs.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Firelands Regional Medical Center in age discrimination case
•Laura Obergefell, 58, claimed age bias in her 2020 termination during COVID-19 pandemic layoffs
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Affirms Employment Discrimination Dismissal Against NextCare

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's summary judgment dismissing employment discrimination claims by a former NextCare Michigan employee. Laquinta Hightower-Mathis alleged race and gender discrimination after being fired for making unprofessional comments to a police officer seeking treatment at the urgent care clinic.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment dismissing race and gender discrimination claims
•Employee terminated for making unprofessional comments to police officer at clinic
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Federal Circuit
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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

4th Circuit Affirms Aviation Company Win in COVID-Era ADA Case

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court ruling in favor of Wilson Air Center, LLC in a disability discrimination case brought by employee DeAnne Haggins, who was diagnosed with breast cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court held that the company's efforts to accommodate Haggins exceeded legal requirements.

•Fourth Circuit unanimously affirmed district court ruling favoring Wilson Air Center in ADA discrimination case
•Court found aviation company exceeded legal duties by allowing full-time remote work during pandemic
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

5th Circuit Revives Employee's Racial Discrimination Case vs Enterprise

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a summary judgment ruling, finding that a jury could reasonably conclude Enterprise Products Company terminated Justin Phillips in retaliation for his racial bias complaint. The court stressed it was not deciding the merits but found sufficient evidence for trial.

•Fifth Circuit reversed summary judgment, finding genuine disputes of material fact in racial discrimination case
•Phillips alleged supervisor conducted retaliatory 'fishing expedition' after racial bias complaint
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