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Supreme Court Examines “Supervisor” Definition In Bias Suits

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Connecticut Supreme Court Adopts Federal Definition of ‘Supervisor’ for State Law Hostile Work Environment Claims

In O’Reggio v. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Connecticut Supreme Court held that a “supervisor,” for purposes of a state hostile work environment claim, is an employee who is ...
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Connecticut Supreme Court Adopts SCOTUS Definition of “Supervisor” for Establishing Vicarious Liability for Hostile Work Environment Claims

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Connecticut Appellate Court Won't Expand 'Supervisor' Definition in Employment Case

"We disagree with this rationale because adopting the 'Vance' definition does not eradicate employer liability for conduct of nonsupervisory employees; rather, it requires an additional showing of ...
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Connecticut Appellate Court Declines to Expand Definition of “Supervisor” for Hostile Work Environment Claims

In a recent decision, the Connecticut Appellate Court held that “supervisor” for hostile work environment discrimination claims brought under Connecticut law is the same as applied in similar federal ...