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Reorg Roulette: When Office Shuffles Lead to Legal Kerfuffles

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recent federal appellate court decision highlights some of the complexities of employment discrimination claims. It is a stark reminder for companies that even well-intentioned reorganizations can lead to legal challenges if not handled transparently and consistent

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ry The plaintiff was terminated from her role as Associate Director during a reorganization led by a newly appointed Director. The Director’s “Lean analysis” concluded that the Associate Director’s duties were redundant with his own, eliminating her position. However, the plaintiff argued that this reorganization was a pretext for discrimination, pointing out that she was the only female and lesbian on the executive

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