Monthly Archives: March 2011

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules Arbitration Provision Does Not Stop MCAD

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Royal LLP

In Joule, Inc. v. Simmons, our highest court, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”), declared that a provision in a contract for employment requiring arbitration of discrimination claims does not prevent the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (“MCAD”) from separately launching … Continue reading →

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United States Supreme Court Upholds “Cat’s Paw” Theory of Liability in Discrimination Cases

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Royal LLP

On March 1, 2011, the United States Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, upheld the “cat’s paw” theory for proving discrimination in employment. Under the “cat’s paw” theory of liability, a plaintiff can prove discrimination even when the ultimate decision-maker … Continue reading →

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